For the director of music. To the tune of "A Dove on Distant Oaks." Of David. A miktam. When the Philistines had seized him in Gath.1Be merciful to me, my God, for my enemies are in hot pursuit; all day long they press their attack.2My adversaries pursue me all day long; in their pride many are attacking me. 3When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.4In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? 5All day long they twist my words; all their schemes are for my ruin.6They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps, hoping to take my life.7Because of their wickedness do not let them escape; in your anger, God, bring the nations down. 8Record my misery; list my tears on your scroll— are they not in your record?9Then my enemies will turn back when I call for help. By this I will know that God is for me. 10In God, whose word I praise, in the Lord, whose word I praise—11in God I trust and am not afraid. What can man do to me? 12I am under vows to you, my God; I will present my thank offerings to you.13For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling,that I may walk before God in the light of life.
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