16. Also--He [is] to me for salvation, For the profane cometh not before Him.
17. Hear ye diligently my word, And my declaration with your ears.
18. Lo, I pray you, I have set in order the cause, I have known that I am righteous.
19. Who [is] he that doth strive with me? For now I keep silent and gasp.
20. Only two things, O God, do with me: Then from Thy face I am not hidden.
21. Thy hand put far off from me, And Thy terror let not terrify me.