13. "God will not turn back His anger; Beneath Him crouch the helpers of Rahab.
14. "How then can I answer Him, And choose my words before Him?
15. "For though I were right, I could not answer; I would have to implore the mercy of my judge.
16. "If I called and He answered me, I could not believe that He was listening to my voice.
17. "For He bruises me with a tempest And multiplies my wounds without cause.
18. "He will not allow me to get my breath, But saturates me with bitterness.
19. "If it is a matter of power, behold, He is the strong one! And if it is a matter of justice, who can summon Him?
20. "Though I am righteous, my mouth will condemn me; Though I am guiltless, He will declare me guilty.
21. "I am guiltless; I do not take notice of myself; I despise my life.
22. "It is all one; therefore I say, 'He destroys the guiltless and the wicked.'
23. "If the scourge kills suddenly, He mocks the despair of the innocent.