16. This, too, will be my salvation for no godless can come before Him.
17. “Listen carefully to my words, and let my declaration be in your ears.
18. See now, I have prepared my case; I know that I will be vindicated.
19. Who will contend with me? If so, I will be silent and die.
20. “Only two things do not do to me; then I will not hide from Your face:
21. withdraw Your hand far from me, and do not assail me with Your terror.
22. Then call, and I will answer, or I will speak, and You respond to me.