15Though He slay me, I will hope in Him.
I will still defend my ways to His face.
16Moreover, this will be my salvation,
for no godless man can appear before Him.
17Listen carefully to my words;
let my declaration ring in your ears.
18Behold, now that I have prepared my case,
I know that I will be vindicated.
19Can anyone indict me?
If so, I will be silent and die.
20Only grant these two things to me,
so that I need not hide from You:
21Withdraw Your hand from me,
and do not let Your terror frighten me.
22Then call me, and I will answer,
or let me speak, and You can reply.
23How many are my iniquities and sins?
Reveal to me my transgression and sin.
— Job 13:15-23