Only do not two [things] unto me
This is an address not to Zophar as in the place of God, as to
me, but to God himself; by this it appears, that though in
modesty he does not mention him, yet he it is he has the chief,
if not the sole regard unto in ( Job 13:19 ) ; for his
desire was to speak to the Almighty, and reason with God, and
have nothing more to do with his friends, ( Job
13:3-5 ) ; but before any pleadings begin on either side, he
is desirous of settling and fixing the terms and conditions of
the dispute; he requests that two things might be granted him,
which are mentioned in ( Job 13:21 ) :
then will I not hide myself from thee;
through fear or shame, but boldly appear before God, and come up
even to his seat, and plead with him face to face.