16. Also--He [is] to me for salvation, For the profane cometh not before Him.
17. Hear ye diligently my word, And my declaration with your ears.
18. Lo, I pray you, I have set in order the cause, I have known that I am righteous.
19. Who [is] he that doth strive with me? For now I keep silent and gasp.
20. Only two things, O God, do with me: Then from Thy face I am not hidden.
21. Thy hand put far off from me, And Thy terror let not terrify me.
22. And call Thou, and I--I answer, Or--I speak, and answer Thou me.
23. How many iniquities and sins have I? My transgression and my sin let me know.
24. Why dost Thou hide Thy face? And reckonest me for an enemy to Thee?
25. A leaf driven away dost Thou terrify? And the dry stubble dost Thou pursue?