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12 Because I delivered the poor that cried,
The fatherless also, [a]that had none to help him.
13 The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me;
And I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.
14 I put on righteousness, and it [b]clothed me:
My justice was as a robe and a [c]diadem.

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  1. Job 29:12 Or, and him that had etc.
  2. Job 29:14 Or, clothed itself with me
  3. Job 29:14 Or, turban

12 because I rescued the poor(A) who cried for help,
    and the fatherless(B) who had none to assist them.(C)
13 The one who was dying blessed me;(D)
    I made the widow’s(E) heart sing.
14 I put on righteousness(F) as my clothing;
    justice was my robe and my turban.(G)

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