16:16 my face is reddened 1 because of weeping, 2
and on my eyelids there is a deep darkness, 3
16:17 although 4 there is no violence in my hands
and my prayer is pure.
16:18 “O earth, do not cover my blood, 5
nor let there be a secret 6 place for my cry.
16:19 Even now my witness 7 is in heaven;
my advocate 8 is on high.
16:20 My intercessor is my friend 9
as my eyes pour out 10 tears to God;
16:21 and 11 he contends with God on behalf of man
as a man 12 pleads 13 for his friend.
16:22 For the years that lie ahead are few, 14
and then I will go on the way of no return. 15