⁸ I desire to do your will,^(A) my God;^(B)
    your law is within my heart.”^(C)

⁵ Righteousness will be his belt^(A)
    and faithfulness^(B) the sash around his waist.^(C)

⁵ The Sovereign Lord^(A) has opened my ears;^(B)
    I have not been rebellious,^(C)
    I have not turned away.

⁶ I offered my back to those who beat^(A) me,
    my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard;^(B)
I did not hide my face
    from mocking and spitting.^(C)