- if I have raised my hand against the fatherless, knowing that I had influence in court,
- then let my arm fall from the shoulder, let it be broken off at the joint.
- For I dreaded destruction from God, and for fear of his splendor I could not do such things.
- "If I have put my trust in gold or said to pure gold, 'You are my security,'
- if I have rejoiced over my great wealth, the fortune my hands had gained,
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- If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, when I saw my help in the gate:
- Then let mine arm fall from my shoulder blade, and mine arm be broken from the bone.
- For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.
- If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;
- If I rejoice because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had gotten much;
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