1 This is what the Lord says:
2 Why was no one here when I came?
3 I clothe the heavens in darkness
4 The Almighty Lord will teach me what to say,
5 The Almighty Lord will open my ears.
6 I will offer my back to those who whip me
7 The Almighty Lord helps me.
8 The one who pronounces me innocent is near.
9 The Almighty Lord helps me.
10 Who among you fears the Lord
11 But all of you light fires