20 “Only^a two things do not do to me,
Then I will not hide myself from You: ‡

21 ^aWithdraw Your hand far from me,
And let not the dread of You make me afraid. ‡

22 Then call, and I will ^aanswer;
Or let me speak, then You respond to me. ‡

23 How many are my iniquities and sins?
Make me know my transgression and my sin.

24 ^aWhy do You hide Your face,
And ^bregard me as Your enemy? ‡

25 ^aWill You frighten a leaf driven to and fro?
And will You pursue dry stubble? ‡

26 For You write bitter things against me,
And ^amake me inherit the iniquities of my youth. ‡

27 ^aYou¹ put my feet in the stocks,
And watch closely all my paths.
You set a limit for the² soles of my feet. ‡