1Have mercy on me, O God, for men are attacking me!
All day long hostile enemies are tormenting me.

2Those who anticipate my defeat attack me all day long.
Indeed, many are fighting against me, O Exalted One.

3When I am afraid,
I trust in you.

4In God – I boast in his promise –
in God I trust, I am not afraid.
What can mere men do to me?

5All day long they cause me trouble;
they make a habit of plotting my demise.

6They stalk and lurk;
they watch my every step,
as they prepare to take my life.

7Because they are bent on violence, do not let them escape!
In your anger bring down the nations, O God!

8You keep track of my misery.
Put my tears in your leather container!
Are they not recorded in your scroll?

9My enemies will turn back when I cry out to you for help;
I know that God is on my side.

10In God – I boast in his promise –
in the Lord – I boast in his promise –

11in God I trust, I am not afraid.
What can mere men do to me?

12I am obligated to fulfill the vows I made to you, O God;
I will give you the thank-offerings you deserve,

13when you deliver my life from death.
You keep my feet from stumbling,
so that I might serve God as I enjoy life.