4 The Lord 1God has given Me the tongue of adisciples,

That I may know how to bsustain the weary one with a word.

He awakens Me cmorning by morning,

He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.

5 The Lord God has aopened My ear;

And I was bnot disobedient

Nor did I turn back.

6 I agave My back to those who strike Me,

And My cheeks to those who pluck out the beard;

I did not cover My face from humiliation and spitting.

7 For the Lord God ahelps Me,

Therefore, I am bnot disgraced;

Therefore, I have set My face like cflint,

And I know that I will not be ashamed.

8 He who avindicates Me is near;

Who will contend with Me?

Let us bstand up to each other;

Who has a case against Me?

Let him draw near to Me.

9 Behold, athe Lord God helps Me;

bWho is he who condemns Me?

Behold, cthey will all wear out like a garment;

The moth will eat them.