15 Even if I were right, I would not answer; I would implore the mercy of my Judge.
16 Even if I called and He answered me, I would not believe that He would listen to my voice.
17 He who crushes me with a storm and multiplies my wounds for no reason.
18 He does not allow me to catch my breath, but fills me with bitterness.
19 If it is a question of strength— certainly, He is the mighty One! If it is a matter of justice— who will summon me?
20 Even if I were innocent, my mouth would condemn me. If I were guiltless, it will declare me perverse.
21 “I am guiltless. I have no concern for myself. I despise my life.