1. Have mercy on me, O God, for men are attacking me!All day long hostile enemies are tormenting me.
2. Those who anticipate my defeat attack me all day long.Indeed, many are fighting against me, O Exalted One.
3. When I am afraid,I trust in you.
4. In God – I boast in his promise – in God I trust, I am not afraid.What can mere men do to me?
5. All day long they cause me trouble;they make a habit of plotting my demise.
6. They stalk and lurk;they watch my every step,as they prepare to take my life.
7. Because they are bent on violence, do not let them escape!In your anger bring down the nations, O God!
8. You keep track of my misery.Put my tears in your leather container!Are they not recorded in your scroll?
9. My enemies will turn back when I cry out to you for help;I know that God is on my side.
10. In God – I boast in his promise – in the Lord – I boast in his promise –
11. in God I trust, I am not afraid.What can mere men do to me?
12. I am obligated to fulfill the vows I made to you, O God;I will give you the thank-offerings you deserve,
13. when you deliver my life from death.You keep my feet from stumbling,so that I might serve God as I enjoy life.