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.