19. If I have seen anyone perish for lack of clothing, Or that the needy had no covering,
20. If his loins have not thanked me, And if he has not been warmed with the fleece of my sheep,
21. If I have lifted up my hand against the orphan, Because I saw I had support in the gate,
22. Let my shoulder fall from the socket, And my arm be broken off at the elbow.
23. "For calamity from God is a terror to me, And because of His majesty I can do nothing.
24. "If I have put my confidence in gold, And called fine gold my trust,
25. If I have gloated because my wealth was great, And because my hand had secured so much;
26. If I have looked at the sun when it shone Or the moon going in splendor,
27. And my heart became secretly enticed, And my hand threw a kiss from my mouth,
28. That too would have been an iniquity calling for judgment, For I would have denied God above.
29. "Have I rejoiced at the extinction of my enemy, Or exulted when evil befell him?