17. Hear diligently my confession, and my declaration with your oznayim.
18. Hinei now, I have prepared my mishpat (cause, case); I know that I shall be acquitted.
19. Who is he that can contend against me? For atah (now), if I hold my tongue, I shall expire.
20. Only do not shtayim (two things) unto me; then will I not hide myself from Thee.
21. Withdraw Thine hand far from me, and let not Thy eimah (dread, terror) make me afraid.
22. Then kerah (summon), and I will answer; or let me speak, and answer me.
23. How many are mine avonot and chatta'ot? Make me to know my peysha and my chattat.