^{31 Ref} If not -- say ye, O men of my tent, `O that we had of his flesh, we are not satisfied.'

^{32 Ref} In the street doth not lodge a stranger, My doors to the traveller I open.

^{33 Ref} If I have covered as Adam my transgressions, To hide in my bosom mine iniquity,

^{34 Ref} Because I fear a great multitude, And the contempt of families doth affright me, Then I am silent, I go not out of the opening.

^{35 Ref} Who giveth to me a hearing? lo, my mark. The Mighty One doth answer me, And a bill hath mine adversary written.

^{36 Ref} If not -- on my shoulder I take it up, I bind it a crown on myself.

^{37 Ref} The number of my steps I tell Him, As a leader I approach Him.