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,
8. for God is near,and he will prove me innocent.Does anyone dare to bring charges against me?Let us go to court together!Let him bring his accusation!