14 Why shall I take my flesh in my teeth and put my life in the palm of my hand?
15 Though he slay me, yet I will trust in him; but I will defend my ways before him.
16 He also shall be my saving health; for the hypocrite shall not enter into his presence.
17 Hear diligently my reason and my declaration with your ears.
18 Behold now, if I draw near unto the judgment; I know that I shall be justified.
19 Who is he that will contend with me? For now, if I remain silent, I shall die.
20 At the least, grant me these two things; then I will not hide myself from thee: