²⁵ If it isn't so now, who will prove me a liar, And make my speech worth nothing?"

²⁴ The earth is given into the hand of the wicked. He covers the faces of the judges of it. If not he, then who is it?

²⁸ Now therefore be pleased to look at me, For surely I shall not lie to your face.

² "Shouldn't the multitude of words be answered? Should a man full of talk be justified?

³ Should your boastings make men hold their peace? When you mock, shall no man make you ashamed?

² "Should a wise man answer with vain knowledge, And fill himself with the east wind?

⁴ Surely my lips shall not speak unrighteousness, Neither shall my tongue utter deceit.