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.
24. Wherefore dost thou hide thy face, and countest me for thine enemy?
25. Wilt thou terrify a driven leaf? and wilt thou pursue dry stubble?