50:6 I offered my back to those who attacked, 1
my jaws to those who tore out my beard;
I did not hide my face
from insults and spitting.
50:7 But the sovereign Lord helps me,
so I am not humiliated.
For that reason I am steadfastly resolved; 2
I know I will not be put to shame.
50:8 The one who vindicates me is close by.
Who dares to argue with me? Let us confront each other! 3
Who is my accuser? 4 Let him challenge me! 5
50:9 Look, the sovereign Lord helps me.
Who dares to condemn me?
Look, all of them will wear out like clothes;
a moth will eat away at them.
1 tn Or perhaps, “who beat [me].”
2 tn Heb “Therefore I set my face like flint.”
3 tn Heb “Let us stand together!”
4 tn Heb “Who is the master of my judgment?”
5 tn Heb “let him approach me”; NAB, NIV “Let him confront me.”