18. He does not permit my spirit to rest, and he fills me with bitterness.
19. If strength is sought, he is most strong; if equity in judgment, no one would dare to give testimony for me.
20. If I wanted to justify myself, my own mouth will condemn me; if I would reveal my innocence, he would prove me depraved.
21. And if I now became simple, my soul would be ignorant even of this, and my life would weary me.