9. Would it turn out well if he would examine you?Or as one deceives a man would you deceive him?
10. He would certainly rebuke youif you secretly showed partiality!
11. Would not his splendor terrify youand the fear he inspires fall on you?
12. Your maxims are proverbs of ashes;your defenses are defenses of clay.
13. “Refrain from talking with me so that I may speak;then let come to me what may.
14. Why do I put myself in peril,and take my life in my hands?
15. Even if he slays me, I will hope in him;I will surely defend my ways to his face!
16. Moreover, this will become my deliverance,for no godless person would come before him.
17. Listen carefully to my words;let your ears be attentive to my explanation.
18. See now, I have prepared my case;I know that I am right.
19. Who will contend with me?If anyone can, I will be silent and die.
20. Only in two things spare me, O God,and then I will not hide from your face: