1The LORD says, “Where is the bill of your mother’s divorce, with which I have put her away?
2Why, when I came, was there no one?
3I clothe the heavens with blackness.
4The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of those who are taught,
5The Lord GOD has opened my ear.
6I gave my back to those who beat me,
7For the Lord GOD will help me.
8He who justifies me is near.
9Behold, the Lord GOD will help me!
10Who among you fears the LORD
11Behold, all you who kindle a fire,