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I offered my back to those who attacked,[a]
my jaws to those who tore out my beard;
I did not hide my face
from insults and spitting.
But the Sovereign Lord helps me,
so I am not humiliated.
For that reason I am steadfastly resolved;[b]
I know I will not be put to shame.
The one who vindicates me is close by.
Who dares to argue with me? Let us confront each other![c]
Who is my accuser?[d] Let him challenge me![e]

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 50:6 tn Or perhaps, “who beat [me].”
  2. Isaiah 50:7 tn Heb “Therefore I set my face like flint.”
  3. Isaiah 50:8 tn Heb “Let us stand together!”
  4. Isaiah 50:8 tn Heb “Who is the master of my judgment?”
  5. Isaiah 50:8 tn Heb “let him approach me”; NAB, NIV “Let him confront me.”

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)
Because the Sovereign Lord(D) helps(E) me,
    I will not be disgraced.
Therefore have I set my face like flint,(F)
    and I know I will not be put to shame.(G)
He who vindicates(H) me is near.(I)
    Who then will bring charges against me?(J)
    Let us face each other!(K)
Who is my accuser?
    Let him confront me!

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