22. Did I ever say, ‘Give me a gift,’or ‘Offer me a bribe from your wealth,’
23. or ‘Rescue me from an enemy,’or ‘Ransom me from a tyrant’?
24. Teach me, and I’ll be silent.Show me where I’ve been wrong.
25. How painful an honest discussion can be!In correcting me, you correct yourselves!
26. Do you think my words need correction?Do you think they’re what a desperate person says to the wind?
27. Would you also throw dice for an orphan?Would you buy and sell your friend?
28. “But now, if you’re willing, look at me.I won’t lie to your face.
29. Please change your mind.Don’t permit any injustice.Change your mind because I am still right about this!
30. Is there injustice on my tongue,or is my mouth unable to tell the difference between right and wrong?