4. The Sovereign Lord has taught me what to say,so that I can strengthen the weary.Every morning he makes me eagerto hear what he is going to teach me.
5. The Lord has given me understanding,and I have not rebelledor turned away from him.
6. I bared my back to those who beat me.I did not stop them when they insulted me,when they pulled out the hairs of my beardand spat in my face.
7. But their insults cannot hurt mebecause the Sovereign Lord gives me help.I brace myself to endure them.I know that I will not be disgraced,