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.