Psalms 56
The psalmist is being pursued by enemies who twist his words and plot to harm him, but he trusts in God and is not afraid, knowing that God is for him. He asks God to record his lament and bring down the nations in His anger. Despite his fears, the psalmist is confident in God's deliverance and promises to present thank offerings to Him. He has been saved from death and stumbling, and can now walk in the light of life.
1Be merciful to me, O God, for men hotly pursue me; all day long they press their attack.2My slanderers pursue me all day long; many are attacking me in their pride.3When I am afraid, I will trust in you.4In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?5All day long they twist my words; they are always plotting to harm me.6They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps, eager to take my life.7On no account let them escape; in your anger, O God, bring down the nations.8Record my lament; 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; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?12I am under vows to you, O 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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