Show mercy to me, O God, because people are crushing me— grinding me down like dirt underfoot—all day long. No matter what I do, I can’t get myself out from under them. 2 My enemies are crushing me, yes all day long, O Highest of High, for many come proud and raise their hands against me. 3 When struck by fear, I let go, depending securely upon You alone. 4 In God—whose word I praise— in God I place my trust. I shall not let fear come in, for what can measly men do to me? 5 All day long they warp my words; all their thoughts against me are mangled by evil. 6 They conspire, then lurk about. They eye my every move, Waiting to steal my very life. 7 Because they are wicked through and through, drag them out. In Your just anger, O God, cast them down! 8 You have taken note of my journey through life, 12 I am bound by Your promise, O God. |
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