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12 For I rescued the poor who cried out for help,
    the orphans, and the unassisted;
13 The blessing of those in extremity came upon me,
    and the heart of the widow I made joyful.
14 I wore my righteousness like a garment;
    justice was my robe and my turban.
15 I was eyes to the blind,
    and feet to the lame was I.
16 I was a father to the poor;
    the complaint of the stranger I pursued,

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12 because I rescued the poor(A) who cried for help,
    and the fatherless(B) who had none to assist them.(C)
13 The one who was dying blessed me;(D)
    I made the widow’s(E) heart sing.
14 I put on righteousness(F) as my clothing;
    justice was my robe and my turban.(G)
15 I was eyes(H) to the blind
    and feet to the lame.(I)
16 I was a father to the needy;(J)
    I took up the case(K) of the stranger.(L)

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