12. Your old sayings are proverbs made of ashes,your sayings defenses made of clay.
13. Be quiet and I will speak,come what may.
14. For what reason will I take my flesh in my teeth,put my life in jeopardy?
15. He will slay me; I’m without hope;I will surely prove my way to his face.
16. Also this will be my vindication,that a godless person won’t come before him.
17. Listen closely to my wordsso that my remarks will be in your ears.
18. Look, I have laid out my case;I know that I’m innocent.
19. Who would dare contend with me,for then I would be quiet and die.
20. Only don’t do two things to me,then I won’t hide from your face.
21. Remove your hand far from meand don’t terrify me with your anger.