Lord, you must defend me. Lord my God, you must speak for me.
So, Lord, what hope do I have? You are my hope!
Every time I call to you, God, you answer me. So listen to me now, and hear what I say.
When I called to you for help, you answered me and gave me strength.
He was treated badly, but he never protested. He said nothing, like a lamb being led away to be killed. He was like a sheep that makes no sound as its wool is being cut off. He never opened his mouth to defend himself.