17. Hear diligently my reason and my declaration with your ears.
18. Behold now, if I draw near unto the judgment; I know that I shall be justified.
19. Who is he that will contend with me? For now, if I remain silent, I shall die.
20. At the least, grant me these two things; then I will not hide myself from thee:
21. withdraw thy hand from me; and let not thy dread make me afraid.
22. Then call, and I will answer; or let me speak, and answer thou me.
23. How many are my iniquities and sins? Make me to know my transgression and my sin.