15. [I do it because, though He slay me, yet will I wait for and trust Him and] behold, He will slay me; I have no hope–nevertheless, I will maintain and argue my ways before Him and even to His face.
16. This will be my salvation, that a polluted and godless man shall not come before Him.
17. Listen diligently to my speech, and let my declaration be in your ears.
18. Behold now, I have prepared my case; I know that I shall be justified and vindicated.