13. The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me, and I comforted the heart of the widow.
14. I was clad with justice: and I clothed myself with my judgment, as with a robe and a diadem.
15. I was an eye to the blind, and a foot to the lame.
16. I was the father of the poor: and the cause which I knew not, I searched out most diligently.
17. I broke the jaws of the wicked man, and out of his teeth I took away the prey.
18. And I said: I shall die in my nest, and as a palm tree shall multiply my days.
19. My root is opened beside the waters, and dew shall continue in my harvest.
20. My glory shall always be renewed, and my bow in my hand shall be repaired.
21. They that heard me, waited for my sentence, and being attentive held their peace at my counsel.