19. The caravans of Tema look,the travelers of Sheba hope.
20. They are ashamed because they were confident;they come there and are disappointed.
21. For you have now become nothing;you see my calamity and are afraid.
22. Have I said, ‘Make me a gift’?Or, ‘From your wealth offer a bribe for me’?
23. Or, ‘Deliver me from the adversary’s hand’?Or, ‘Redeem me from the hand of the ruthless’?
24. “Teach me, and I will be silent;make me understand how I have gone astray.
25. How forceful are upright words!But what does reproof from you reprove?
26. Do you think that you can reprove words,when the speech of a despairing man is wind?
27. You would even cast lots over the fatherless,and bargain over your friend.
28. “But now, be pleased to look at me,for I will not lie to your face.
29. Please turn; let no injustice be done.Turn now; my vindication is at stake.
30. Is there any injustice on my tongue?Cannot my palate discern the cause of calamity?