12. If he would snatch away, who could turn him? Who could say to him, ‘What are you doing?’
13. God will not turn back his anger; beneath him the helpers of Rahab bow.
14. How much less can I myself answer him? How can I choose my words with him,
15. whom I cannot answer, even though I am righteous? From my judge I must implore grace.
16. If I summon him, and he should answer me, I do not believe that he will listen to my voice—
17. who crushes me with a tempest and multiplies my wounds without cause.
18. He will not allow me to catch my breath; rather, he will fill me with bitterness.
19. If it is a matter of strength, look, he is mighty. But if it is a matter of justice, who can summon me?
20. Even though I am righteous, my mouth will condemn me; even though I am blameless, yet it would pronounce me guilty.
21. “I am blameless; I do not care about myself; I loathe my life.