32. No stranger had to spend the night on the street,for I opened my door to the traveler.
33. Have I covered my transgressions as others do by hiding my guilt in my heart,
34. because I greatly feared the crowds,and the contempt of the clans terrified me,so I grew silent and would not go outside?
35. If only I had someone to hear my case! Here is my signature; let the Almighty answer me.Let my Opponent compose His indictment.
36. I would surely carry it on my shoulderand wear it like a crown.
37. I would give Him an account of all my steps;I would approach Him like a prince.
38. If my land cries out against meand its furrows join in weeping,
39. if I have consumed its produce without paymentor shown contempt for its tenants,
40. then let thorns grow instead of wheatand stinkweed instead of barley.The words of Job are concluded.