^{15 Ref} Truly, he will put an end to me; I have no hope; but I will not give way in argument before him;

^{16 Ref} And that will be my salvation, for an evil-doer would not come before him,

^{17 Ref} Give ear with care to my words, and keep what I say in your minds.

^{18 Ref} See now, I have put my cause in order, and I am certain that I will be seen to be right.

^{19 Ref} Is any one able to take up the argument against me? If so, I would keep quiet and give up my breath.

^{20 Ref} Only two things do not do to me, then I will come before your face:

^{21 Ref} Take your hand far away from me; and let me not be overcome by fear of you.

^{22 Ref} Then at the sound of your voice I will give answer; or let me put forward my cause for you to give me an answer.

^{23 Ref} What is the number of my evil-doings and my sins? give me knowledge of them.