^{15 Ref} Behold, he will slay me; I have no hope: Nevertheless I will maintain my ways before him.

^{16 Ref} This also shall be my salvation, That a godless man shall not come before him.

^{17 Ref} Hear diligently my speech, And let my declaration be in your ears.

^{18 Ref} Behold now, I have set my cause in order; I know that I am righteous.

^{19 Ref} Who is he that will contend with me? For then would I hold my peace and give up the ghost.

^{20 Ref} Only do not two things unto me; Then will I not hide myself from thy face:

^{21 Ref} Withdraw thy hand far from me; And let not thy terror make me afraid.

^{22 Ref} Then call thou, and I will answer; Or let me speak, and answer thou me.

^{23 Ref} How many are mine iniquities and sins? Make me to know my transgression and my sin.