The servant tried but trusting

4 The Lord the Lord has given me

the tongue of a true disciple,

to know how to answer the weary

with words (of consolation).

In the morning he opens my ears

to listen, as true disciple;

5 as for me, I have not been rebellious,

or turned me backward away.

6 I gave my back to the lash,

and my cheeks unto those who plucked them;

my face and I did not hide

from insult or from spitting.

7 For the Lord of the Lord helps me,

and so I am not confounded;

I set my face like a flint,

and I know I will never be shamed.

8 My vindicator is nigh,

who then dare to contend with me?

Let us both stand up together.

Who dare be my opponent?

Let him draw nigh unto me.

9 See, the Lord God is my helper;

where, then, is the man who can worst me?

They all like a garment will crumble,

the moth will eat them up.

10 Let that man among you who fears the Lord

listen to the voice of his servant.

Whoso walks in darkness,

with not a gleam of light,

let him trust in the name of the Lord,

and lean upon his God.

11 All you who kindle a fire,

and you who set brands aflame,

begone to the flame of your fire,

get you into the brands you have lighted.

This is your fate at my hand,

that you lie in the place of torment.