17. Keep listening to my words,and let my declaration be in your ears.
18. Behold, I have prepared my case;I know that I shall be in the right.
19. Who is there who will contend with me?For then I would be silent and die.
20. Only grant me two things,then I will not hide myself from your face:
21. withdraw your hand far from me,and let not dread of you terrify me.
22. Then call, and I will answer;or let me speak, and you reply to me.