15. For though I were righteous, I would not answer Him. I pray to Him for my right-ruling.
16. Though I had called and He answered me, I would not believe that He was listening to my voice.
17. For He crushes me with a storm, and has multiplied my wounds for no cause.
18. He does not allow me to recover my breath, but fills me with bitterness.
19. If I speak of power? Look, He is mighty. And if of right-ruling? Who sets me a time?
20. If I am righteous? My mouth would declare me wrong. Am I perfect? It would declare me perverse.
21. Am I perfect? Do I not know my own being? I despise my life!