16 Must I wait, since they no longer speak since they stand there with no reply?
17 I too will answer my part; I too will declare what I know.
18 For I am full of words, and the spirit within me compels me;
19 inside I am like wine that has no opening, like new wineskins ready to burst.
20 I must speak that I may find relief; I will open my lips that I may answer.
21 I will show partiality to no one, nor will I flatter anyone;
22 for I do not know how to flatter else my Maker would quickly carry me away!