The Lord God gives me
the right words
to encourage the weary.
Each morning he awakens me
eager to learn his teaching;
he made me willing to listen
and not rebel or run away.
I let them beat my back
and pull out my beard.
I didn't turn aside
when they insulted me
and spit in my face.
But the Lord God keeps me
from being disgraced.
So I refuse to give up,
because I know
God will never let me down.