10. The highest officials of the city stood quietly,holding their tongues in respect.
11. “All who heard me praised me.All who saw me spoke well of me.
12. For I assisted the poor in their needand the orphans who required help.
13. I helped those without hope, and they blessed me.And I caused the widows’ hearts to sing for joy.
14. Everything I did was honest.Righteousness covered me like a robe,and I wore justice like a turban.
15. I served as eyes for the blindand feet for the lame.
16. I was a father to the poorand assisted strangers who needed help.
17. I broke the jaws of godless oppressorsand plucked their victims from their teeth.