⁴ The Lord ^[a]God has given Me the tongue of ^(A)disciples,
So that I may know how to ^(B)sustain the weary one with a word.
He awakens Me ^(C)morning by morning,
He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.
⁵ The Lord God has ^(D)opened My ear,
And I was ^(E)not disobedient,
Nor did I turn back.
⁶ I ^(F)gave My back to those who strike Me,
And My cheeks to those who pull out My beard;
I did not hide My face from insults and spitting.
⁷ For the Lord God ^(G)helps Me,
Therefore, I am ^(H)not disgraced;
Therefore, I have made My face like ^(I)flint,
And I know that I will not be ashamed.
⁸ He who ^(J)vindicates Me is near;
Who will contend with Me?
Let us ^(K)stand up to each other.
Who has a case against Me?
Let him approach Me.
⁹ Behold, ^(L)the Lord God helps Me;
^(M)Who is he who condemns Me?
Behold, ^(N)they will all wear out like a garment;
A moth will eat them.