21. Though I am blameless, I regard not myself; I despise my life.
22. It is all one; therefore I say, God [does not discriminate, but] destroys the blameless and the wicked.
23. When [His] scourge slays suddenly, He mocks at the calamity and trial of the innocent.
24. The earth is given into the hands of the wicked; He covers the faces of its judges [so that they are blinded to justice]. If it is not [God], who then is it [responsible for all this inequality]?
25. Now my days are swifter than a runner; they flee away, they see no good.
26. They are passed away like the swift rowboats made of reeds, or like the eagle that swoops down on the prey.
27. If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad countenance, and be of good cheer and brighten up,
28. I become afraid of all my pains and sorrows [yet to come], for I know You will not pronounce me innocent [by removing them].