26. It disappears like a swift papyrus boat,like an eagle swooping down on its prey.
27. If I decided to forget my complaints,to put away my sad face and be cheerful,
28. I would still dread all the pain,for I know you will not find me innocent, O God.
29. Whatever happens, I will be found guilty.So what’s the use of trying?
30. Even if I were to wash myself with soapand clean my hands with lye,
31. you would plunge me into a muddy ditch,and my own filthy clothing would hate me.
32. “God is not a mortal like me,so I cannot argue with him or take him to trial.
33. If only there were a mediator between us,someone who could bring us together.