9. Would it turn out well if he examined you? Could you deceive him as you might deceive a mortal?
10. He would surely call you to account if you secretly showed partiality.
11. Would not his splendor terrify you? Would not the dread of him fall on you?
12. Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay.
13. “Keep silent and let me speak; then let come to me what may.
14. Why do I put myself in jeopardy and take my life in my hands?
15. Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face.
16. Indeed, this will turn out for my deliverance, for no godless person would dare come before him!
17. Listen carefully to what I say; let my words ring in your ears.
18. Now that I have prepared my case, I know I will be vindicated.
19. Can anyone bring charges against me? If so, I will be silent and die.
20. “Only grant me these two things, God, and then I will not hide from you:
21. Withdraw your hand far from me, and stop frightening me with your terrors.