²⁵ “If this is not so, who can prove me false
    and reduce my words to nothing?”^(A)

²⁴ When a land falls into the hands of the wicked,^(A)
    he blindfolds its judges.^(B)
    If it is not he, then who is it?^(C)

⁴ my lips will not say anything wicked,
    and my tongue will not utter lies.^(A)

² “Would a wise person answer with empty notions
    or fill their belly with the hot east wind?^(A)

² “Are all these words to go unanswered?^(A)
    Is this talker to be vindicated?^(B)
3 Will your idle talk^(C) reduce others to silence?
    Will no one rebuke you when you mock?^(D)

²⁸ “But now be so kind as to look at me.
    Would I lie to your face?^(A)