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.