4 The Sovereign Lordz has given me a well-instructed tongue,a

to know the word that sustains the weary.b

He wakens me morning by morning,c

wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed.d

5 The Sovereign Lorde has opened my ears;f

I have not been rebellious,g

I have not turned away.

6 I offered my back to those who beath me,

my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard;i

I did not hide my face

from mocking and spitting.j

7 Because the Sovereign Lordk helpsl me,

I will not be disgraced.

Therefore have I set my face like flint,m

and I know I will not be put to shame.n

8 He who vindicateso me is near.p

Who then will bring charges against me?q

Let us face each other!r

Who is my accuser?

Let him confront me!

9 It is the Sovereign Lords who helpst me.

Who will condemnu me?

They will all wear out like a garment;

the mothsv will eat them up.