¹⁶ “If I have denied the desires of the poor^(A)
    or let the eyes of the widow^(B) grow weary,^(C)
17 if I have kept my bread to myself,
    not sharing it with the fatherless^(D)—
¹⁸ but from my youth I reared them as a father would,
    and from my birth I guided the widow^(E)—
¹⁹ if I have seen anyone perishing for lack of clothing,^(F)
    or the needy^(G) without garments,
²⁰ and their hearts did not bless me^(H)
    for warming them with the fleece^(I) from my sheep,
²¹ if I have raised my hand against the fatherless,^(J)
    knowing that I had influence in court,^(K)
22 then let my arm fall from the shoulder,
    let it be broken off at the joint.^(L)
23 For I dreaded destruction from God,^(M)
    and for fear of his splendor^(N) I could not do such things.^(O)

¹² For he will deliver the needy who cry out,
    the afflicted who have no one to help.

¹³ Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor
    will also cry out^(A) and not be answered.^(B)