¹⁵ Though he slay me, yet will I hope^(A) in him;^(B)
    I will surely^[a] defend my ways to his face.^(C)
16 Indeed, this will turn out for my deliverance,^(D)
    for no godless^(E) person would dare come before him!^(F)
17 Listen carefully to what I say;^(G)
    let my words ring in your ears.
¹⁸ Now that I have prepared my case,^(H)
    I know I will be vindicated.^(I)