1-4. Take my side, God—I’m getting kicked around,stomped on every day.Not a day goes bybut somebody beats me up;They make it their dutyto beat me up.When I get really afraidI come to you in trust.I’m proud to praise God;fearless now, I trust in God.What can mere mortals do?
5-6. They don’t let up—they smear my reputationand huddle to plot my collapse.They gang up,sneak together through the alleysTo take me by surprise,wait their chance to get me.