Bear with me while I speak. Then after I’ve spoken, you may go on mocking.
Should your empty talk silence others so that you can make fun of us without any shame?
Be quiet, because I want to speak. Let whatever may happen to me ⌞happen⌟!
Will it go well when he cross-examines you? Will you try to trick him as one mortal tricks another?
People ridiculed me with their mouths. They slapped my cheeks with contempt. They united against me.
the spokesman for my thoughts. My eyes drip ⌞with tears⌟ to God
Certainly, mockers are around me. My eyes are focused on their opposition.
“Listen carefully to my words, and let that be the comfort you offer me.
Certainly, you have all seen it. Why then do you chatter on about such nonsense?