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I gave my back to those who beat me,
and my cheeks to those who tore out my beard.
I did not hide my face from scorn and spitting.(A)
The Lord God will help me;
therefore I have not been humiliated;
therefore I have set my face like flint,(B)
and I know I will not be put to shame.
The one who vindicates me is near;(C)
who will contend with me?
Let us confront each other.[a]
Who has a case against me?[b]
Let him come near me!
In truth, the Lord God will help me;
who will condemn me?(D)
Indeed, all of them will wear out like a garment;
a moth will devour them.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. 50:8 Lit us stand
  2. 50:8 Lit Who is lord of my judgement