17 Now listen to my words of explanation.
18 I am ready to state my case,because I know I am in the right.
19 Are you coming to accuse me, God?If you do, I am ready to be silent and die.
20 Let me ask for two things; agree to them,and I will not try to hide from you;
21 stop punishing me, and don't crush me with terror.
22 Speak first, O God, and I will answer.Or let me speak, and you answer me.
23 What are my sins? What wrongs have I done?What crimes am I charged with?