²⁰ I must speak, so that I may find relief;
    I must open my lips and answer.

⁶ Hear, for I will speak noble things,
    and from my lips will come what is right,^(A)
7 for my mouth will utter truth;
    wickedness is an abomination to my lips.^(B)

³ Bear with me, and I will speak;
    then after I have spoken, mock on.^(A)

¹⁹ Who is there who will contend with me?
    For then I would be silent and die.^(A)