17. At the time when they shall be scattered they shall perish: and after it groweth hot they shall be melted out of their place.
18. The paths of their steps are entangled: they shall walk in vain, and shall perish.
19. Consider the paths of Thema, the ways of Saba, and wait a little while.
20. They are confounded, because I have hoped: they are come also even unto me, and are covered with shame.
21. Now you are come: and now seeing my affliction you are afraid.
22. Did I say: Bring to me, and give me of your substance?
23. Or deliver me from the hand of the enemy, and rescue me out of the hand of the mighty?
24. Teach me, and I will hold my peace: and if I have been ignorant in any thing, instruct me.