18. See now, I have prepared my case; I know that I will be vindicated.
19. Who will contend with me? If so, I will be silent and die.
20. “Only two things do not do to me; then I will not hide from Your face:
21. withdraw Your hand far from me, and do not assail me with Your terror.
22. Then call, and I will answer, or I will speak, and You respond to me.
23. How many are my iniquities and sins? Show me my transgressions and sin.
24. Why do You hide Your face and consider me Your enemy?