6. I gave my back to those who strike,and my cheeks to those who pull out the beard;I hid not my facefrom disgrace and spitting.
7. But the Lord God helps me;therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like a flint,and I know that I shall not be put to shame.
8. He who vindicates me is near.Who will contend with me?Let us stand up together.Who is my adversary?Let him come near to me.
9. Behold, the Lord God helps me;who will declare me guilty?Behold, all of them will wear out like a garment;the moth will eat them up.
10. Who among you fears the Lordand obeys the voice of his servant? Let him who walks in darknessand has no lighttrust in the name of the Lordand rely on his God.
11. Behold, all you who kindle a fire,who equip yourselves with burning torches!Walk by the light of your fire,and by the torches that you have kindled! This you have from my hand:you shall lie down in torment.