4. The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of the wise that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary; he wakes up early, early shall he awaken my ear, that I might hear, as the wise.
5. The Lord GOD has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.
6. I gave my back to the smiters and my cheeks to those that plucked off the hair: I did not hide my face from shame and spitting.
7. For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore, I was not ashamed; therefore, I have set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed.
8. He is near that justifies me; who will contend with me? let us stand together; who is my adversary? let him come near to me.
9. Behold, the Lord GOD will help me; who is he that shall condemn me? behold, they all shall wax old as a garment; the moth shall eat them up.
10. Who is among you that fears the Lord? Hearken unto the voice of his slave. He who walked in darkness and had no light; let him trust in the name of the Lord and stay upon his God.
11. Behold, that all of you kindle fire and are compassed about with sparks; walk in the light of your fire and of the sparks that ye have kindled. From my hand has come this; ye shall be buried in sorrow.