Be merciful to me, O God, for men hotly pursue me; all day long they press their attack. 1
My slanderers pursue me all day long; many are attacking me in their pride. 2
When I am afraid, I will trust in you. 3
In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? 4
All day long they twist my words; they are always plotting to harm me. 5
They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps, eager to take my life. 6
On no account let them escape; in your anger, O God, bring down the nations. 7
Record my lament; list my tears on your scroll , are they not in your record? 8
Then my enemies will turn back when I call for help. By this I will know that God is for me. 9
In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise- 10
in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? 11
I am under vows to you, O God; I will present my thank offerings to you. 12
For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. 13