[1] Be gracious to me, O God, for man has trampled on me; All day long the adversary oppresses and torments me. [2] My enemies have trampled upon me all day long, For they are many who fight proudly against me. [3] When I am afraid, I will put my trust and faith in You. [4] In God, whose word I praise; In God I have put my trust; I shall not fear. What can mere man do to me? [5] All day long they twist my words and say hurtful things; All their thoughts are against me for evil. [6] They attack, they hide and lurk, They watch my steps, As they have [expectantly] waited to take my life. [7] Cast them out because of their wickedness. In anger bring down the peoples, O God! [8] You have taken account of my wanderings; Put my tears in Your bottle. Are they not recorded in Your book? [9] Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call; This I know, that God is for me. [10] In God, whose word I praise, In the LORD, whose word I praise, [11] In God have I put my trust and confident reliance; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? [12] Your vows are binding upon me, O God; I will give thank offerings to You. [13] For You have rescued my soul from death, Yes, and my feet from stumbling, So that I may walk before God In the light of life.
