²⁵ And if it be not so now, who will make me a liar, and make my speech nothing worth?

²⁴ The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covereth the faces of the judges thereof; if not, where, and who is he?

²⁸ Now therefore be content, look upon me; for it is evident unto you if I lie.

² Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?

³ Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed?

² Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?

⁴ My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit.