17. although there is no violence in my handsand my prayer is pure.
18. “O earth, do not cover my blood,nor let there be a secret place for my cry.
19. Even now my witness is in heaven;my advocate is on high.
20. My intercessor is my friendas my eyes pour out tears to God;
21. and he contends with God on behalf of manas a man pleads for his friend.