17. “Listen carefully to my words.Hear my declaration.
18. I have prepared my case.I know that I will be declared righteous.
19. Who can make a case against me?If someone could, I’d be silent and die.
20. “Please don’t do two things to meso that I won’t have to hide from you:
21. Stop oppressing me.Don’t let your terror frighten me.
22. Then call, and I’ll answer.Otherwise, I’ll speak, and you’ll answer me.
23. How many crimes and sins have I committed?Make me aware of my disobedience and my sin.
24. Why do you hide your face ⌊from me⌋ and consider me your enemy?