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