16. Which are black by reason of the ice, and in which the snow is hid:
17. At what time they become warm, they vanish: when it is hot, they vanish out of their place.
18. The paths of their way turn aside; they go nowhere, and perish.
19. The caravans of Tema looked, the travelers of Sheba waited for them.
20. They were disappointed because they had confidence; they came there, and were confused.
21. For now you are nothing; you see my terror, and are afraid.
22. Did I say, Bring unto me? or, Give a reward for me of your substance?
23. Or, Deliver me from the enemy's hand? or, Redeem me from the hand of the mighty?