1 B e gracious to me, O God, for man has trampled upon me; Fighting all day long he oppresses me.

2 M y foes have trampled upon me all day long, For they are many who fight proudly against me.

3 W hen I am afraid, I will put my trust in You.

4 I n God, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere man do to me?

5 A ll day long they distort my words; All their thoughts are against me for evil.

6 T hey attack, they lurk, They watch my steps, As they have waited to take my life.

7 B ecause of wickedness, cast them forth, In anger put down the peoples, O God!

8 Y ou have taken account of my wanderings; Put my tears in Your bottle. Are they not in Your book?

9 T hen my enemies will turn back in the day when I call; This I know, that God is for me.

10 I n God, whose word I praise, In the Lord, whose word I praise,

11 I n God I have put my trust, I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me?

12 Y our vows are binding upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You.

13 F or You have delivered my soul from death, Indeed my feet from stumbling, So that I may walk before God In the light of the living.