18. but from my youth I reared them as a father would,and from my birth I guided the widow –
19. if I have seen anyone perishing for lack of clothing,or the needy without garments,
20. and their hearts did not bless mefor warming them with the fleece from my sheep,
21. if I have raised my hand against the fatherless,knowing that I had influence in court,
22. then let my arm fall from the shoulder,let it be broken off at the joint.
23. For I dreaded destruction from God,and for fear of his splendour I could not do such things.