17. In time they are scorched; they vanish!When it is hot, they disappear from their place.
18. The caravans of their way turn aside;they go nowhere, and they perish.
19. The caravans of Tema looked,the travelers of Sheba hoped for them.
20. They were disappointed because they were confident;they arrived there and were dismayed.
21. For now you are nothing;you see terror and are afraid.
22. Did I say, ‘Give to me’?Or, ‘Out of your wealth, bribe me’?
23. Or, ‘Deliver me from the power of the enemy’?Or, ‘From the power of the oppressors, liberate me’?
24. “Teach me, and I will hold my tongue,and make me understand how I have erred.
25. How forceful are right words!But what does your arguing prove?
26. Do you mean to correct my words,and treat my desperate words as wind?
27. Yes, you cast lots for the fatherless,and you bargain over your friend.
28. “And now, please give me your attention,for surely I will not lie to you.
29. Turn, I pray, let there be no injustice!Yes, turn again, my righteousness still stands!