18. Caravans turn aside from their paths;they go up into untamed areas and perish.
19. Caravans from Tema look;merchants from Sheba hope for it.
20. They are ashamed that they trusted;they arrive and are dismayed.
21. That’s what you are like;you see something awful and are afraid.
22. Have I said, "Give me something?Offer a bribe from your wealth for me?
23. Rescue me from the hand of my enemy?Ransom me from the grip of the ruthless?"
24. Instruct me and I’ll be quiet;inform me how I’ve erred.
25. How painful are truthful words,but what do your condemnations accomplish?
26. Do you intend to correct my words,to treat the words of a hopeless man as wind?
27. Would you even gamble over an orphan,barter away your friend?
28. Now look at me—would I lie to your face?
29. Turn! Don’t be faithless.Turn now! I am righteous.
30. Is there wrong on my tongue,or can my mouth not recognize disaster?