13 “Be silent before me so that I may speak;
Then let come on me what may.
14 Why should I take my flesh in my teeth
And put my life in my hands?
15 Though He slay me,
I will hope in Him.
Nevertheless I will argue my ways before Him.
16 This also will be my salvation,
For a godless man may not come before His presence.
17 Listen carefully to my words,
And let my declaration fill your ears.
18 Behold now, I have arranged my case for justice;
I know that I will be declared righteous.
19 Who will contend with me?
For now I am silent and will breathe my last.