16. which are dark because of the ice, in which the snow is hidden.
17. When it is warm, they cease to flow; when it is hot, they vanish from their place.
18. The paths of their way turn aside, they enter wastes and perish.
19. Passengers of Tĕma looked expectantly, travellers of Sheḇa waited for them.
20. They were ashamed because they had trusted, they came there and were disappointed.
21. Indeed, you have now become the same! You see my downfall and are afraid.
22. Did I ever say, ‘Give to me’? or, ‘Offer a bribe for me from your wealth’?
23. or, ‘Rescue me from the hand of the enemy?’ or, ‘Redeem me from the hand of oppressors’?
24. Teach me, and I shall be silent. And show me where I have gone astray.
25. Words of uprightness are harsh! But what does your reproving reprove?
26. Do you reckon to reprove my words, and the sayings of one in despair, which are as wind?
27. You would cast lots over the fatherless, and make merchandise of your friend!
28. But now, please look at me – whether I would lie to your face.