12 For I rescued the poor who cried out for help,the orphans, and the unassisted;
13 The blessing of those in extremity came upon me,and the heart of the widow I made joyful.
14 I wore my righteousness like a garment;justice was my robe and my turban.
15 I was eyes to the blind,and feet to the lame was I.
16 I was a father to the poor;the complaint of the stranger I pursued,
17 And I broke the jaws of the wicked man;from his teeth I forced the prey.
18 I said: “In my own nest I shall grow old;I shall multiply years like the phoenix.