24. If I’ve made gold my trust,said to fine gold: "My security!"
25. if I’ve rejoiced because my wealth was great,when my hand found plenty;
26. if I’ve looked at the sun when it shone,the moon, splendid as it moved;
27. and my mind has been secretly enticed,and threw a kiss with my hand,
28. that also is a punishable offense,because I would then be disloyal to God above.
29. If I have rejoiced over my foes’ ruinor was excited when evil found them,
30. I didn’t let my mouth sinby asking for their life with a curse.
31. Surely those in my tent never said:"Who has been filled by Job’s food?"
32. A stranger didn’t spend the night in the street;I opened my doors to the road.
33. If I have hidden my transgressions like Adam,concealing my offenses inside me
34. because I feared the large crowd;the clan’s contempt frightened me;I was quiet and didn’t venture outside.
35. Oh, that I had someone to hear me!Here’s my signature;let the Almighty respond,and let my accuser write an indictment.
36. Surely I would bear it on my shoulder,tie it around me like a wreath.
37. I would give him an account of my steps,approach him like a prince.
38. If my land has cried out against me,its rows wept together;