11. "Will not His majesty terrify you, And the dread of Him fall on you?
12. "Your memorable sayings are proverbs of ashes, Your defenses are defenses of clay.
13. "Be silent before me so that I may speak; Then let come on me what may.
14. "Why should I take my flesh in my teeth And put my life in my hands?
15. "Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. Nevertheless I will argue my ways before Him.
16. "This also will be my salvation, For a godless man may not come before His presence.
17. "Listen carefully to my speech, And let my declaration fill your ears.
18. "Behold now, I have prepared my case; I know that I will be vindicated.
19. "Who will contend with me? For then I would be silent and die.
20. "Only two things do not do to me, Then I will not hide from Your face:
21. Remove Your hand from me, And let not the dread of You terrify me.
22. "Then call, and I will answer; Or let me speak, then reply to me.