17. Pay close attention to my words;let my declaration ring in your ears.
18. Now then, I have prepared my case; I know that I am right.
19. Can anyone indict me?If so, I will be silent and die.
20. Only grant these two things to me, God,so that I will not have to hide from Your presence:
21. remove Your hand from me,and do not let Your terror frighten me.
22. Then call, and I will answer, or I will speak, and You can respond to me.
23. How many iniquities and sins have I committed? Reveal to me my transgression and sin.
24. Why do You hide Your faceand consider me Your enemy?
25. Will You frighten a wind-driven leaf?Will You chase after dry straw?