13 I received a blessing from the dying.I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.
14 I put on righteousness, and it was my clothing.I practiced justice, and it was my robe and my turban.
15 I was eyes for the blind person.I was feet for the lame person.
16 I was father to the needy.I carefully investigated cases brought by strangers.
17 I broke the teeth of the wicked personand made him drop the prey out of his mouth.
18 “I thought, ‘I may die in my own house,but I will make my days as numerous as the sand.
19 My roots will grow toward the water,and dew will lie on my branches all night.