14. I will put myself in dangerand take my life in my own hands.
15. He will kill me. I have no hope.But I still will defend my ways to his face.
16. This might really save me,because a wicked man would not be brave enough to come before him.
17. Listen carefully to what I say.Let your ears hear what I say.
18. See now, I have prepared my case.I know I will be proved right.
19. No one can blame me for doing wrong.If someone can, I will be quiet and die.
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.