Psalms 56
The psalmist cries out to God for mercy as they are being oppressed and attacked by their enemies, but they trust in God's protection and deliverance. Despite the constant threats and evil intentions of their foes, the psalmist is confident that God will ultimately vindicate them. They express gratitude for God's past deliverance and promise to fulfill their vows and offer thanksgiving. The psalmist affirms their trust in God, knowing that He is their refuge and protection.
1Be gracious to me, O God, for man tramples on me; all day long an attacker oppresses me;2my enemies trample on me all day long, for many attack me proudly.3When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.4In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?5All day long they injure my cause; all their thoughts are against me for evil.6They stir up strife, they lurk; they watch my steps, as they have waited for my life.7For their crime will they escape? In wrath cast down the peoples, O God!8You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book?9Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call. This I know, that God is for me.10In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise,11in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me?12I must perform my vows to you, O God; I will render thank offerings to you.13For you have delivered my soul from death, yes, my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.
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