⁵ But I would strengthen you with my mouth,
And the comfort of my lips would relieve your grief.

¹⁶ I was a father to the poor,
And ^(A)I searched out the case that I did not know.

²⁵ I chose the way for them, and sat as chief;
So I dwelt as a king in the army,
As one who comforts mourners.

¹⁷ Learn to do good;
Seek justice,
Rebuke ^[a]the oppressor;
^[b]Defend the fatherless,
Plead for the widow.