Isaiah 50:6-10

6I offered my back to the people who hit me. I offered my face to the people who pulled out my beard. When they insulted me and they spat at me, I did not hide my face from them.

7The Almighty Lord helps me, so I will not be ashamed. I have decided to stand and be strong, because I know that I will not be ashamed.

8God is the one who says that I am right, and he stands beside me. So who will accuse me that I have done something wrong? We should meet in court! Anyone who accuses me should come and speak!

9Look! The Almighty Lord himself helps me. So nobody can say that I am guilty. All the people who accuse me will soon disappear. They will spoil like old clothes that moths have eaten!’

10Do any of you respect the Lord with fear? Do any of you obey his servant's message? Are you walking in a place that is completely dark, where there is no light? Then you should trust in the Lord as the God who will help you.