Isaiah 50:4-9   New International Version    

4 The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue,     to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning,     wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed. 5 The Sovereign Lord has opened my ears;     I have not been rebellious,     I have not turned away. 6 I offered my back to those who beat me,     my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face     from mocking and spitting. 7 Because the Sovereign Lord helps me,     I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like flint,     and I know I will not be put to shame. 8 He who vindicates me is near.     Who then will bring charges against me?     Let us face each other! Who is my accuser?     Let him confront me! 9 It is the Sovereign Lord who helps me.     Who will condemn me? They will all wear out like a garment;     the moths will eat them up.