God, be merciful to me because people are chasing me; the battle has pressed me all day long.

My enemies have chased me all day; there are many proud people fighting me.

When I am afraid, I will trust you.

I praise God for his word. I trust God, so I am not afraid. What can human beings do to me?

All day long they twist my words; all their evil plans are against me.

They wait. They hide. They watch my steps, hoping to kill me.

God, do not let them escape; punish the foreign nations in your anger.

You have recorded my troubles. You have kept a list of my tears. Aren’t they in your records?

On the day I call for help, my enemies will be defeated. I know that God is on my side.

I praise God for his word to me; I praise the Lord for his word.

I trust in God. I will not be afraid. What can people do to me?

God, I must keep my promises to you. I will give you my offerings to thank you,

because you have saved me from death. You have kept me from being defeated.

So I will walk with God in light among the living.

Psalm 56 (NCV)