Job 6:14-30

14"He who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty.

15My brothers are treacherous as a torrent-bed, as torrential streams that pass away,

16which are dark with ice, and where the snow hides itself.

17When they melt, they disappear; when it is hot, they vanish from their place.

18The caravans turn aside from their course; they go up into the waste and perish.

19The caravans of Tema look, the travelers of Sheba hope.

20They are ashamed because they were confident; they come there and are disappointed.

21For you have now become nothing; you see my calamity and are afraid.

22Have I said, 'Make me a gift'? Or, 'From your wealth offer a bribe for me'?

23Or, 'Deliver me from the adversary's hand'? Or, 'Redeem me from the hand of the ruthless'?

24"Teach me, and I will be silent; make me understand how I have gone astray.

25How forceful are upright words! But what does reproof from you reprove?

26Do you think that you can reprove words, when the speech of a despairing man is wind?

27You would even cast lots over the fatherless, and bargain over your friend.

28"But now, be pleased to look at me, for I will not lie to your face.

29Please turn; let no injustice be done. Turn now; my vindication is at stake.

30Is there any injustice on my tongue? Cannot my palate discern the cause of calamity?