14. Wherefore should I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand?
15. Behold, if he slay me, yet would I trust in him; but I will defend mine own ways before him.
16. This also shall be my salvation, that a profane man shall not come before his face.
17. Hear attentively my speech and my declaration with your ears.
18. Behold now, I have ordered the cause; I know that I shall be justified.
19. Who is he that contendeth with me? For if I were silent now, I should expire.
20. Only do not two things unto me; then will I not hide myself from thee.
21. Withdraw thy hand far from me; and let not thy terror make me afraid:
22. Then call, and I will answer; or I will speak, and answer thou me.
23. How many are mine iniquities and sins? Make me to know my transgression and my sin.