21. If I have ever raised my armto threaten an orphanwhen the power was mine,
22. I hope that arm will fallfrom its socket.
23. I could not have been abusive;I was terrified at the thoughtthat God might punish me.
24. I have never trustedthe power of wealth,
25. or taken pride in owningmany possessions.
26-27. I have never openly or secretlyworshipped the sun or moon.
28. Such horrible sinswould have deservedpunishment from God.
29. I have never laughedwhen my enemieswere struck by disaster.
30. Neither have I sinnedby asking Godto send down on themthe curse of death.
31. No one ever went hungryat my house,
32. and travellerswere always welcome.