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Job 31:16

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"If I have denied the desires of the poor or let the eyes of the widow grow weary,

Job 31:17

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if I have kept my bread to myself, not sharing it with the fatherless-

Job 31:18

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but from my youth I reared him as would a father, and from my birth I guided the widow-

Job 31:19

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if I have seen anyone perishing for lack of clothing, or a needy man without a garment,

Job 31:20

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and his heart did not bless me for warming him with the fleece from my sheep,

Job 31:21

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if I have raised my hand against the fatherless, knowing that I had influence in court,

Job 31:22

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then let my arm fall from the shoulder, let it be broken off at the joint.

Job 31:23

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For I dreaded destruction from God, and for fear of his splendor I could not do such things.

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