18. Since I was young, I have been like a father to the orphans.From my birth I guided the widows.
19. I have not let anyone die for lack of clothesor let a needy person go without a coat.
20. That person’s heart blessed me,because I warmed him with the wool of my sheep.
21. I have never hurt an orphaneven when I knew I could win in court.
22. If I have, then let my arm fall off my shoulderand be broken at the joint.
23. I fear destruction from God,and I fear his majesty, so I could not do such things.
24. “I have not put my trust in goldor said to pure gold, ‘You are my security.’
25. I have not celebrated my great wealthor the riches my hands had gained.
26. I have not thought about worshiping the sun in its brightnessnor admired the moon moving in glory
27. so that my heart was pulled away from God.My hand has never offered the sun and moon a kiss of worship.
28. If I had, these also would have been sins to be punished,because I would have been unfaithful to God.
29. “I have not been happy when my enemies fellor laughed when they had trouble.
30. I have not let my mouth sinby cursing my enemies’ life.
31. The servants of my house have always said,‘All have eaten what they want of Job’s food.’
32. No stranger ever had to spend the night in the street,because I always let travelers stay in my home.
33. I have not hidden my sin as others do,secretly keeping my guilt to myself.
34. I was not so afraid of the crowdthat I kept quiet and stayed insidebecause I feared being hated by other families.
35. (“How I wish a court would hear my case!Here I sign my name to show I have told the truth.Now let the Almighty answer me;let the one who accuses me write it down.