17 Keep listening to my words,and let my declaration be in your ears.
18 Behold, I have prepared my case;I know that I shall be in the right.
19 Who is there who will contend with me?For then I would be silent and die.
20 Only grant me two things,then I will not hide myself from your face:
21 withdraw your hand far from me,and let not dread of you terrify me.
22 Then call, and I will answer;or let me speak, and you reply to me.
23 How many are my iniquities and my sins? Make me know my transgression and my sin.