If I am guilty, woe to me, and if I am innocent, I cannot lift my head; I am full of shame, and satiated with my affliction.

If I lift myself up, you hunt me as a fierce lion, and again you display your power against me.

For then you will lift up your face without blemish; you will be securely established and will not fear.

"Nothing is left for him to devour; that is why his prosperity does not last.

Total darkness waits to receive his treasures; a fire which has not been kindled will consume him and devour what is left in his tent.

So how can you console me with your futile words? Nothing is left of your answers but deception!"

Surely then you will delight yourself in the Almighty, and will lift up your face toward God.

When people are brought low and you say 'Lift them up!' then he will save the downcast;

"They are dismayed and cannot answer any more; they have nothing left to say.