16 Moreover, this is salvation to me, that the godless would not come before him.
17 “Listen carefully to my words, and let my exposition be in your ears.
18 Please look, I have prepared my case; I know that I myself will be vindicated.
19 Who is he who will contend with me? For then I would be silent, and I would pass away.
20 “Only you must not do these two things to me; then I will not hide from your face:
21 withdraw your hand from me, and let not your dread terrify me.
22 Then call, and I myself will answer; or let me speak, then reply to me.