17. Hear diligently my speech.Let my declaration be in your ears.
18. See now, I have set my cause in order.I know that I am righteous.
19. Who is he who will contend with me?For then would I hold my peace and give up the spirit.
20. “Only don’t do two things to me;then I will not hide myself from your face:
21. withdraw your hand far from me;and don’t let your terror make me afraid.
22. Then call, and I will answer;or let me speak, and you answer me.
23. How many are my iniquities and sins?Make me know my disobedience and my sin.