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The Lord has given me understanding,
    and I have not rebelled
    or turned away from him.
(A)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 beard
    and spit in my face.

But their insults cannot hurt me
    because the Sovereign Lord gives me help.
I brace myself to endure them.
    I know that I will not be disgraced,

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The Sovereign Lord(A) has opened my ears;(B)
    I have not been rebellious,(C)
    I have not turned away.
I offered my back to those who beat(D) me,
    my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard;(E)
I did not hide my face
    from mocking and spitting.(F)
Because the Sovereign Lord(G) helps(H) me,
    I will not be disgraced.
Therefore have I set my face like flint,(I)
    and I know I will not be put to shame.(J)

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