³ If only I knew how to find Him,
so that I could go to His throne.
⁴ I would plead my case before Him^(A)
and fill my mouth with arguments.
⁵ I would learn how^[a] He would answer me;
and understand what He would say to me.
⁶ Would He prosecute^(B) me forcefully?
No, He will certainly pay attention to me.
⁷ Then an upright man could reason^(C) with Him,
and I would escape from my Judge^(D) forever.

⁵⁸ You defend my cause, Lord;^(A)
You redeem my life.^(B)