21. "Even though I'm honest, I'm not concerned about myself. I hate my own life.
22. It all amounts to the same thing. That's why I say, 'God destroys honest people and sinful people alike.'
23. Suppose a plague brings sudden death. Then he laughs when those who haven't sinned lose hope.
24. Suppose a nation falls into the power of sinful people. Then God makes its judges blind to the truth. If he isn't the one doing it, who is?
25. "God, my days race by like a runner. They fly away without seeing any joy.
26. They speed along like papyrus boats. They are like eagles swooping down on their food.
27. Suppose I say, 'I'll forget about all of my problems. I'll change my frown into a smile.'
28. Then I'd still be afraid I'd go on suffering. That's because I know you would say I had done something wrong.
29. In fact, you have already said I'm guilty. So why should I struggle without any reason?
30. Suppose I clean myself with soap. Suppose I wash my hands with cleanser.
31. Even then you would throw me into a muddy pit. And even my clothes would hate me.