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.
29. Relent, please, let there be no unrighteousness. Relent! My righteousness is still in it.
30. Is there unrighteousness on my tongue? Does my taste not discern what is perverse?