Isaiah 50:4–9
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.