15. Behold, he will slay me; I have no hope: Nevertheless I will maintain my ways before him.
16. This also shall be my salvation, That a godless man shall not come before him.
17. Hear diligently my speech, And let my declaration be in your ears.
18. Behold now, I have set my cause in order; I know that I am righteous.
19. Who is he that will contend with me? For then would I hold my peace and give up the ghost.
20. Only do not two things unto me; Then will I not hide myself from thy face:
21. Withdraw thy hand far from me; And let not thy terror make me afraid.
22. Then call thou, and I will answer; Or let me speak, and answer thou me.
23. How many are mine iniquities and sins? Make me to know my transgression and my sin.
24. Wherefore hidest thou thy face, And holdest me for thine enemy?