15. Even if I were in the right, I could not answer.I could only beg my Judge for mercy.
16. If I summoned Him and He answered me,I do not believe He would pay attention to what I said.
17. He batters me with a whirlwind and multiplies my wounds without cause.
18. He doesn’t let me catch my breathbut soaks me with bitter experiences.
19. If it is a matter of strength, look, He is the Mighty One! If it is a matter of justice, who can summon Him?
20. Even if I were in the right, my own mouth would condemn me; if I were blameless, my mouth would declare me guilty.