23. or “Deliver me from the enemy’s power”or “Redeem me from the grasp of the ruthless”?
24. Teach me, and I will be silent.Help me understand what I did wrong.
25. How painful honest words can be!But what does your rebuke prove?
26. Do you think that you can disprove my wordsor that a despairing man’s words are mere wind?
27. No doubt you would cast lots for a fatherless childand negotiate a price to sell your friend.
28. But now, please look at me;would I lie to your face?
29. Reconsider; don’t be unjust.Reconsider; my righteousness is still the issue.
30. Is there injustice on my tongueor can my palate not taste disaster?