²⁵ And if it is not so, now, who will make it clear that my words are false, and that what I say is of no value?

²⁴ The land is given into the power of the evil-doer; the faces of its judges are covered; if not by him, then who has done it?

²⁸ Now then, let your eyes be turned to me, for truly I will not say what is false to your face.

² Are all these words to go unanswered? and is a man seen to be right because he is full of talk?

³ Are your words of pride to make men keep quiet? and are you to make sport, with no one to put you to shame?

² Will a wise man make answer with knowledge of no value, or will he give birth to the east wind?

⁴ Truly, there is no deceit in my lips, and my tongue does not say what is false.