23. To deliver me from the adversary's hand, or Redeem me from the hand of the oppressors?
24. Teach me, and I will hold my peace; and cause me to understand wherein I have erred.
25. How forcible are words of straightforward speech! But what does your arguing argue and prove or your reproof reprove?
26. Do you imagine your words to be an argument, but the speeches of one who is desperate to be as wind?
27. Yes, you would cast lots over the fatherless and bargain away your friend.
28. Now be pleased to look upon me, that it may be evident to you if I lie [for surely I would not lie to your face].
29. Return [from your suspicion], I pray you, let there be no injustice; yes, return again [to confidence in me], my vindication is in it.
30. Is there wrong on my tongue? Cannot my taste discern what is destructive?