Isaiah 50

¹ The LORD says, “ Where is the bill of your mother’s divorce, with which I have put her away?

² Why, when I came, was there no one?

³ I clothe the heavens with blackness.

⁴ The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of those who are taught,

⁵ The Lord GOD has opened my ear.

⁶ I gave my back to those who beat me,

⁷ For the Lord GOD will help me.

⁸ He who justifies me is near. Let us stand up together. Let him come near to me.

⁹ Behold, the Lord GOD will help me!

¹⁰ Who among you fears the LORD

¹¹ Behold, all you who kindle a fire,