20. They were distressed because they had been confident; they came so far and were disappointed.
21. “Indeed, now you have become nothing; you see a terror and are afraid.
22. Have I ever said, ‘Give to me’ or ‘Pay a bribe for me from your wealth’
23. or ‘Save me from the enemy’s hand’ or ‘Redeem me from a ruthless hand’?
24. “Teach me, and I will be silent; explain to me how I have been wrong.
25. Honest words are painful, but what does your arguing prove?
26. Do you intend to correct my words, and treat the words of a despairing man as wind?
27. Would you cast lots for an orphan, and barter over your friend?
28. “Now be so kind as to look at me; I will not lie to your face.
29. Relent, do not be unjust; reconsider, for my righteousness is in it.
30. Is injustice on my tongue? Can my palate not discern evil?”