1O God, have mercy on me. The enemy troops press in on me. My foes attack me all day long.
2My slanderers hound me constantly, and many are boldly attacking me.
3But when I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
4O God, I praise your word. 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 ways 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, throw them to the ground.
8You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.
9On the very day I call to you for help, my enemies will retreat. This I know: God is on my side.
10O God, I praise your word. Yes, LORD, I praise your word.
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 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.