1
O God, have mercy on me,
for people are hounding me.
My foes attack me all day long.
2
I am constantly hounded by those who slander me,
and many are boldly attacking me.
3
But when I am afraid,
I will put my trust in you.
4
I praise God for what he has promised.
I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?
What can mere mortals do to me?
5
They are always twisting what I say;
they spend their days plotting to harm me.
6
They come together to spy on me -
watching my every step, eager to kill me.
7
Don’t let them get away with their wickedness;
in your anger, O God, bring them down.
8
You keep track of all my sorrows. 2
You have collected all my tears in your bottle.
You have recorded each one in your book.
9
My enemies will retreat when I call to you for help.
This I know: God is on my side!
10
I praise God for what he has promised;
yes, I praise the Lord for what he has promised.
11
I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?
What can mere mortals do to me?
12
I will fulfill my vows to you, O God,
and will offer a sacrifice of thanks for your help.
13
For you have rescued me from death;
you have kept my feet from slipping.
So now I can walk in your presence, O God,
in your life-giving light.