16 Yes, this will result in my deliverance,for no godless person can appear before Him.
17 Pay close attention to my words;let my declaration ring in your ears.
18 Now then, I have prepared my case; I know that I am right.
19 Can anyone indict me?If so, I will be silent and die.
20 Only grant these two things to me, God,so that I will not have to hide from Your presence:
21 remove Your hand from me,and do not let Your terror frighten me.
22 Then call, and I will answer, or I will speak, and You can respond to me.