18 “O earth, do not cover my blood,nor let there be a secret place for my cry.
19 Even now my witness is in heaven;my advocate is on high.
20 My intercessor is my friendas my eyes pour out tears to God;
21 and he contends with God on behalf of manas a man pleads for his friend.
22 For the years that lie ahead are few,and then I will go on the way of no return.