20. Only do not two things unto me; then will I not hide myself from thee.
21. Withdraw thy hand far from me; and let not thy terror make me afraid:
22. Then call, and I will answer; or I will speak, and answer thou me.
23. How many are mine iniquities and sins? Make me to know my transgression and my sin.
24. Wherefore dost thou hide thy face, and countest me for thine enemy?
25. Wilt thou terrify a driven leaf? and wilt thou pursue dry stubble?
26. For thou writest bitter things against me, and makest me to possess the iniquities of my youth;