18 The paths of their way wind around; they go up into the wasteland, and they perish.
19 The caravans of Tema looked; the traveling merchants of Sheba hope for them.
20 They are disappointed, because they trusted; they came here and they are confounded.
21 “For now you have become such; you see terrors, and you fear.
22 Is it because I have said, ‘Give to me,’ or, ‘Offer a bribe for me from your wealth’?
23 or, ‘Save me from the foe’s hand,’ or, ‘Ransom me from the tyrants’ hand’?
24 Teach me, and I myself will be silent; and make me understand how I have gone astray.