Psalms

¹ To the Chief Musician; set to [the tune of] "Silent Dove Among Those Far Away." A Mikhtam of David. [A record of memorable thoughts] when the Philistines seized him in Gath. 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.