15
Behold, he will slay me; I have no hope; yet I will defend my ways to his face.
16
This will be my salvation, that a godless man shall not come before him.
17
Listen carefully to my words, and let my declaration be in your ears.
18
Behold, I have prepared my case; I know that I shall be vindicated.
19
Who is there that will contend with me? For then I would be silent and die.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.