18. Behold now, I have prepared my case; I know that I shall be justified and vindicated.
19. Who is he who will argue against and refute me? For then I would hold my peace and expire.
20. Only [O Lord] grant two conditions to me, and then will I not hide myself from You:
21. Withdraw Your hand and take this bodily suffering far from me; and let not my [reverent] dread of You terrify me.
22. Then [Lord] call and I will answer, or let me speak, and You answer me.
23. How many are my iniquities and sins [that so much sorrow should come to me]? Make me recognize and know my transgression and my sin. [Rom. 8:1.]