Psalms 56:2-13 ▼

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.