18. “Earth, do not cover my blood, and let my cry find no resting place!
19. Even now my witness is in heaven, my advocate is on high.
20. My intercessor is my friend; as my eyes pour out tears to God;
21. he contends with God on behalf of man as one pleads for a friend.
22. “For the number of years will come to pass, and then I will go the way of no return.