¹⁵ Though I were innocent, I could not answer him;^(A)
    I could only plead^(B) with my Judge^(C) for mercy.^(D)

²⁰ Even if I were innocent, my mouth would condemn me;
    if I were blameless, it would pronounce me guilty.^(A)

²⁹ Since I am already found guilty,
    why should I struggle in vain?^(A)

³² “He is not a mere mortal^(A) like me that I might answer him,^(B)
    that we might confront each other in court.^(C)