But I would strengthen you with my words; comfort from my lips would bring you relief.

Although I am innocent, my mouth would condemn me; although I am blameless, it would declare me perverse.

I summon my servant, but he does not respond, even though I implore him with my own mouth.

See now, I have opened my mouth; my tongue in my mouth has spoken.

“Indeed, I am completely unworthy – how could I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth to silence myself.

“Therefore, I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.