13
"So be quiet! Let me be! I'll do the talking, come on me what may!
14
Why am I taking my flesh in my teeth, taking my life in my hands?
15
Look, he will kill me - I don't expect more, but I will still defend my ways to his face.
16
And this is what will save me -that a hypocrite cannot appear before him.
17
"Listen closely, then, to my words; pay attention to what I am saying.
18
Here, now, I have prepared my case; I know I am in the right.
19
If anyone can contend with me, I will be quiet and die!
20
"Only grant two things to me, God; then I won't hide myself from your face -
21
take your hand away from me, and don't let fear of you frighten me.
22
Then, if you call, I will answer. Or let me speak, and you, answer me!
23
How many crimes and sins have I committed? Make me know my transgression and sin.