²² I was senseless and stupid.
    I acted like an ·animal [brute beast] toward you.
²³ But I am always with you [^Cin covenant relationship];
    you have held my ·hand [^Lright hand; ^Cguiding him].
²⁴ You guide me with your advice,
    and later you will receive me in ·honor [glory; ^Cperhaps in the afterlife].