34. if I became frightened by an excessive crowd, and the disrespect of close relatives alarmed me, so that I would much rather have remained silent or have gone out the door;
35. then, would he grant me a hearing, so that the Almighty would listen to my desire, and he who judges would himself write a book,
36. which I would then carry on my shoulder and wrap around me like a crown?
37. With each of my steps, I would pronounce and offer it, as if to a prince.
38. So, if my land cries out against me, and if its furrows weep with it,