| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 11 Whoever heard me spoke well of me, and those who saw me commended me, | 11 Whoever heard me spoke well of me, and those who saw me commended me, |
| 12 because I rescued the poor who cried for help, and the fatherless who had none to assist him. | 12 because I rescued the poor who cried for help, and the fatherless who had none to assist him. |
| 13 The man who was dying blessed me; I made the widow's heart sing. | 13 The man who was dying blessed me; I made the widow's heart sing. |
| 14 I put on righteousness as my clothing; justice was my robe and my turban. | 14 I put on righteousness as my clothing; justice was my robe and my turban. |
| 15 I was eyes to the blind and feet to the lame. | 15 I was eyes to the blind and feet to the lame. |
| 16 I was a father to the needy; I took up the case of the stranger. | 16 I was a father to the needy; I took up the case of the stranger. |
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