14 How much less shall I answer him, and choose out my words to reason with him? |
15 Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would make supplication to my judge. |
16 If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice. |
17 For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause. |
18 He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness. |
19 If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead? |
20 If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: if I say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse. |
21 Though I were perfect, yet would I not know my soul: I would despise my life. |
