1. [For the music director; according to the yonath-elem-rechovim style; a prayer of David, written when the Philistines captured him in Gath.] 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.