3 I clothe the heavens with darknessand cover them with funeral clothing.
4 The Lord God gave me an educated tongueto know how to respond to the wearywith a word that will awaken them in the morning.God awakens my ear in the morning to listen,as educated people do.
5 The Lord God opened my ear;I didn’t rebel; I didn’t turn my back.
6 Instead, I gave my body to attackers,and my cheeks to beard pluckers.I didn’t hide my facefrom insults and spitting.
7 The Lord God will help me;therefore, I haven’t been insulted.Therefore, I set my face like flint,and knew I wouldn’t be ashamed.
8 The one who will declare me innocent is near.Who will argue with me?Let’s stand up together.Who will bring judgment against me?Let him approach me.
9 Look! The Lord God will help me.Who will condemn me?Look, they will wear out like clothing;the moth will eat them.