Psalms 56

Be merciful to me, my God,

for my enemies are in hot pursuit;

all day long they press their attack.

 My adversaries pursue me all day long;

 in their pride many are attacking me.

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.

 In God, whose word I praise—

in God I trust and am not afraid.

 What can mere mortals do to me?

 All day long they twist my words;

 all their schemes are for my ruin.

 They conspire, they lurk,

  they watch my steps,

  hoping to take my life.

 Because of their wickedness do not let them escape;

 in your anger, God, bring the nations down.

 Record my misery;

  list my tears on your scroll

  are they not in your record?

Then my enemies will turn back

  when I call for help.

By this I will know that God is for me.

 In God, whose word I praise,

 in the Lord, whose word I praise—

 in God I trust and am not afraid.

 What can man do to me?

 I am under vows to you, my God;

 I will present my thank offerings to you.

 For you have delivered me from death

 and my feet from stumbling,

that I may walk before God

 in the light of life.