14 Why should I put myself in mortal dangerand take my life in my own hands?
15 God might kill me, but I have no other hope.I am going to argue my case with him.
16 But this is what will save me—I am not godless.If I were, I could not stand before him.
17 “Listen closely to what I am about to say.Hear me out.
18 I have prepared my case;I will be proved innocent.
19 Who can argue with me over this?And if you prove me wrong, I will remain silent and die.
20 “O God, grant me these two things,and then I will be able to face you.