13. Behold, there is no help for me in myself, and my loved ones also have withdrawn from me.
14. He who takes away mercy from his friend, abandons the fear of the Lord.
15. My brethren have disregarded me, like a torrent that passes swiftly through the steep valleys.
16. Those who fear frost, snow will rush over them.
17. At that time, when they are scattered, they will perish, and when it becomes hot, they will be freed from their place.
18. The paths of their steps are entangled; they will walk in vain and will perish.
19. Consider the paths of Thema, the ways of Saba, and wait a little while.
20. They have been thrown into confusion, just as I had hoped; they have even come to me and are overwhelmed with shame.
21. Now you have arrived, and merely by seeing my affliction, you are afraid.
22. Did I say: "Bring to me and give to me from your necessities?"
23. or, "Free me from the hand of the enemy and rescue me from the hand of the strong?"
24. Teach me, and I will be silent, and if by chance I have been ignorant of anything, instruct me.
25. Why have you diminished the words of truth, when there is none of you who is able to offer proof against me?