13 The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy. 14 I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban. 15 I served as eyes to the blind and as feet to the lame.
Job 29:13–15
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Job 26:1–3
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