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18 no, from the time of my youth, the fatherless child grew up with me,
and I was like a father to him.
From the womb of my mother I guided the widow.
19 If I saw anyone perishing from lack of clothing,
if the needy had nothing to wear,
20 his very body blessed me,
    as he was warmed by the wool from my sheep.

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18 but from my youth I reared them as a father would,
    and from my birth I guided the widow(A)
19 if I have seen anyone perishing for lack of clothing,(B)
    or the needy(C) without garments,
20 and their hearts did not bless me(D)
    for warming them with the fleece(E) from my sheep,

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