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?
24. Teach me, and I will hold my tongue: and cause me to understand how I have erred.
25. How forceful are right words! but what does your arguing prove?
26. Do you intend to reprove words, and the speeches of one that is desperate, which are as wind?
27. Yea, you overwhelm the fatherless, and you dig a pit for your friend.
28. Now therefore be content, look upon me; for it is evident unto you if I lie.
29. Return, I pray you, let it not be injustice; yea, return again, my righteousness is in it.
30. Is there iniquity in my tongue? cannot my taste discern perverse things?