³ But I desire to speak to the Almighty^(A)
    and to argue my case with God.^(B)

¹⁸ Now that I have prepared my case,^(A)
    I know I will be vindicated.^(B)
19 Can anyone bring charges against me?^(C)
    If so, I will be silent^(D) and die.^(E)

²⁰ “Only grant me these two things, God,
    and then I will not hide from you:
²¹ Withdraw your hand^(F) far from me,
    and stop frightening me with your terrors.^(G)
22 Then summon me and I will answer,^(H)
    or let me speak, and you reply to me.^(I)