20. They become troubled because they had expected to find some. But when they arrive at the stream beds, they don't find any water at all.
21. And now, my friends, you haven't helped me either. You see the horrible condition I'm in. And that makes you afraid.
22. I've never said, 'Give me something to help me. Use your wealth to set me free.
23. Save me from the powerful hand of my enemy. Set me free from the power of mean people.'
24. "Teach me. Then I'll be quiet. Show me what I've done wrong.
25. Honest words are so painful! But your reasoning doesn't prove anything.
26. Are you trying to correct what I'm saying? You are treating the words of this hopeless man like nothing but wind.
27. You would even cast lots for those whose fathers have died. You would even trade away your closest friend.
28. "But now please look at me. Would I tell you a lie right here in front of you?
29. Stop what you are saying. Don't be so unfair. Think it over again. You are trying to take my honesty away from me.
30. Has my mouth spoken anything that is evil? Do my lips say things that are hateful?"