4 The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of those who are taught,that I may know how to sustain with words him who is weary.He wakens morning by morning,he wakens my ear to hear as those who are taught.
5 The Lord GOD has opened my ear,and I was not rebellious.I have not turned back.
6 I gave my back to those who beat me,and my cheeks to those who plucked off the hair.I didn’t hide my face from shame and spitting.
7 For the Lord GOD will help me.Therefore I have not been confounded.Therefore I have set my face like a flint,and I know that I shall not be disappointed.
8 He who justifies me is near.Who will bring charges against me?Let us stand up together.Who is my adversary?Let him come near to me.
9 Behold, the Lord GOD will help me!Who is he who will condemn me?Behold, they will all grow old like a garment.The moths will eat them up.
10 Who among you fears the Lord,and obeys the voice of his servant?He who walks in darkness,and has no light,let him trust in the Lord’s name,and rely on his God.