20 “God, please just give me these two things.Then I will not hide from you.
21 Take your punishment away from me.And stop frightening me with your terrors.
22 Then call me, and I will answer.Or let me speak and you answer.
23 How many evil things and sins have I done?Show me my wrong and my sin.
24 Don’t hide your face from me.Don’t think of me as your enemy.
25 Don’t punish a leaf that is blown by the wind.Don’t chase after dry chaff.
26 You write down cruel things against me.You make me suffer for sins I did when I was young.