1 O God, have mercy on me,
for people are hounding me.
My foes attack me all day long.
and many are boldly attacking me.
I will put my trust in you.
I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?
What can mere mortals do to me?
they spend their days plotting to harm me.
watching my every step, eager to kill me.
in your anger, O God, bring them down.
You have collected all my tears in your bottle.
You have recorded each one in your book.
This I know: God is on my side!
yes, I praise the LORD for what he has promised.
What can mere mortals do to me?
and will offer a sacrifice of thanks for your help.
you have kept my feet from slipping.
So now I can walk in your presence, O God,
in your life-giving light.