15. For God created both me and my servants.He created us both in the womb.
16. “Have I refused to help the poor,or crushed the hopes of widows?
17. Have I been stingy with my foodand refused to share it with orphans?
18. No, from childhood I have cared for orphans like a father,and all my life I have cared for widows.
19. Whenever I saw the homeless without clothesand the needy with nothing to wear,
20. did they not praise mefor providing wool clothing to keep them warm?
21. “If I raised my hand against an orphan,knowing the judges would take my side,
22. then let my shoulder be wrenched out of place!Let my arm be torn from its socket!
23. That would be better than facing God’s judgment.For if the majesty of God opposes me, what hope is there?
24. “Have I put my trust in moneyor felt secure because of my gold?