16. I waste away: I will not live forever;let me alone, for my days are but a breath.
17. What are human beings, that you make much of them,or pay them any heed?
18. You observe them every morningand try them at every moment!
19. How long before you look away from me,and let me alone till I swallow my spit?
20. If I sin, what do I do to you,O watcher of mortals?Why have you made me your target?Why should I be a burden for you?
21. Why do you not pardon my offense,or take away my guilt?For soon I shall lie down in the dust;and should you seek me I shall be gone.