⁴ The LORD God gave me an educated tongue to know how to respond to the weary with a word that will awaken them in the morning. God awakens my ear in the morning to listen, as educated people do. ⁵ The LORD God opened my ear; I didn’t rebel; I didn’t turn my back. ⁶ Instead, I gave my body to attackers, and my cheeks to beard pluckers. I didn’t hide my face from insults and spitting. ⁷ The LORD God will help me; therefore, I haven’t been insulted. Therefore, I set my face like flint, and knew I wouldn’t be ashamed. ⁸ The one who will declare me innocent is near. Who will argue with me? Let’s stand up together. Who will bring judgment against me? Let him approach me. ⁹ Look! The LORD God will help me. Who will condemn me? Look, they will wear out like clothing; the moth will eat them.