[1] Have mercy on me, O God, for men are attacking me. All day long hostile enemies are tormenting me. [2] Those who anticipate my defeat attack me all day long. Indeed, many are fighting against me, O Exalted One. [3] When I am afraid, I trust in you. [4] In God-I boast in his promise-in God I trust; I am not afraid. What can mere men do to me? [5] All day long they cause me trouble; they make a habit of plotting my demise. [6] They stalk and lurk; they watch my every step, as they prepare to take my life. [7] Because they are bent on violence, do not let them escape. In your anger bring down the nations, O God. [8] You keep track of my misery. Put my tears in your leather container. Are they not recorded in your scroll? [9] My enemies will turn back when I cry out to you for help; I know that God is on my side. [10] In God-I boast in his promise-in the LORD-I boast in his promise- [11] in God I trust; I am not afraid. What can mere men do to me? [12] I am obligated to fulfill the vows I made to you, O God; I will give you the thank offerings you deserve, [13] when you deliver my life from death. You keep my feet from stumbling, so that I might serve God as I enjoy life.
