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.

9 Behold, the Lord GOD will help me!

10 Who among you fears the LORD

11 Behold, all you who kindle a fire,