16. He also is my deliverance, for a defiled one does not come before Him.
17. Listen closely to my words, and with your ears to what I say.
18. Look, please, I have prepared my case, I know that I am in the right.
19. Who is he who would strive with me? For then I would keep silent and die.
20. Only two matters do not do to me, then I am not hidden from Your face:
21. Withdraw Your hand far from me, and let not dread of You make me afraid.
22. Then call, and let me answer; or let me speak, and You reply to me.
23. How many are my crookednesses and sins? Let me know my transgression and my sin.