The Lord’s Servant Trusts in the Lord’s Help

4  The Almighty Lord will teach me what to say, 

so I will know how to encourage weary people. 

Morning after morning he will wake me 

to listen like a student. 

5  The Almighty Lord will open my ears. 

I will not rebel, nor will I turn away ⸤from him⸥. 

6  I will offer my back to those who whip me 

and my cheeks to those who pluck hairs out of my beard. 

I will not turn my face away from those who humiliate me 

and spit on me. 

7  The Almighty Lord helps me. 

That is why I will not be ashamed. 

I have set my face like a flint. 

I know that I will not be put to shame. 

8  The one who pronounces me innocent is near. 

Who will bring a case against me? 

Let us confront each other! 

Who accuses me? 

Let him confront me! 

9  The Almighty Lord helps me. 

Who will find me guilty? 

They will all wear out like a garment. 

Moths will eat them.