⁷ Because the Sovereign Lord^(A) helps^(B) me,
    I will not be disgraced.
Therefore have I set my face like flint,^(C)
    and I know I will not be put to shame.^(D)

⁸ He who vindicates^(A) me is near.^(B)
    Who then will bring charges against me?^(C)
    Let us face each other!^(D)
Who is my accuser?
    Let him confront me!

¹⁰ Who among you fears^(A) the Lord
    and obeys^(B) the word of his servant?^(C)
Let the one who walks in the dark,
    who has no light,^(D)
trust^(E) in the name of the Lord
    and rely on their God.