13. Listen to me, and I will speak, and afterward let come on me what will.
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:
21. withdraw thy hand from me; and let not thy dread make me afraid.