13. Be quiet while I speak,then say what you will.
14. I will be responsiblefor what happens to me.
15. God may kill me, but stillI will trust himand offer my defence.
16. This may be what saves me,because no guilty personwould come to his court.
17. Listen carefully to my words!
18. I have prepared my case well,and I am certain to win.
19. If you can prove me guilty,I will give up and die.
20. I ask only two thingsof you, my God,and I will no longerhide from you—
21. stop punishingand terrifying me!
22. Then speak, and I will reply;or else let me speak,and you reply.
23. Please point out my sins,so I will know them.
24. Why have you turned your backand count me your enemy?
25. Do you really enjoyfrightening a fallen leaf?