17 “Listen carefully to my words, and let my declaration be in your ears.
18 See now, I have prepared my case; I know that I will be vindicated.
19 Who will contend with me? If so, I will be silent and die.
20 “Only two things do not do to me; then I will not hide from Your face:
21 withdraw Your hand far from me, and do not assail me with Your terror.
22 Then call, and I will answer, or I will speak, and You respond to me.
23 How many are my iniquities and sins? Show me my transgressions and sin.