14 I am biting off more than I can chewand taking my life in my own hands.
15 If God would kill me, I would have no hope ⌊left⌋.Nevertheless, I will defend my behavior to his face.
16 This also will be my salvationbecause no godless person could face him.
17 “Listen carefully to my words.Hear my declaration.
18 I have prepared my case.I know that I will be declared righteous.
19 Who can make a case against me?If someone could, I’d be silent and die.
20 “Please don’t do two things to meso that I won’t have to hide from you: