15. After all, God is the onewho gave life to each of usbefore we were born.
16. I have never cheated widowsor others in need,
17. and I have always sharedmy food with orphans.
18. Since the time I was young,I have cared for orphansand helped widows.
19. I provided clothes for the poor,
20. and I was praisedfor supplying woollen garmentsto keep them warm.
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.
33. Many have attempted to hidetheir sins from others—but I refused.
34. And the fear of public disgracenever forced me to keep silentabout what I had done.
35. Why doesn't God All-Powerfullisten and answer?If God has something against me,let him speak upor put it in writing!