Keep quiet, let me be, that I may speak; then let pass over me what will!

Who is he who will contend with me? For if I am silent, I will die.

Therefore my uncertain thoughts make me answer, because of the anxiety within me.

Bear with me that I may speak, and after I have spoken, mock on.

Listen, for I will speak of excellent things, and from the opening of my lips shall be right things.

For my mouth shall utter truth, and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.