^{5 Ref} The Lord Jehovah opened for me the ear, And I rebelled not -- backward I moved not.

^{6 Ref} My back I have given to those smiting, And my cheeks to those plucking out, My face I hid not from shame and spitting.

^{7 Ref} And the Lord Jehovah giveth help to me, Therefore I have not been ashamed, Therefore I have set my face as a flint, And I know that I am not ashamed.

^{8 Ref} Near `is' He who is justifying me, Who doth contend with me? We stand together, who `is' mine opponent? Let him come nigh unto me.

^{9 Ref} Lo, the Lord Jehovah giveth help to me, Who `is' he that declareth me wicked? Lo, all of them as a garment wear out, A moth doth eat them.