Psalm 56:1-Psalm 57:1 - A Call For God's Protection

¹ Be gracious to me, O God, for man has trampled on me;
All day long the adversary oppresses and torments me.
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My enemies have trampled upon me all day long,
For they are many who fight proudly against me.

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When I am afraid,
I will put my trust and faith in You.
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In God, whose word I praise;
In God I have put my trust;
I shall not fear.
What can mere man do to me?

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All day long they twist my words and say hurtful things;
All their thoughts are against me for evil.
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They attack, they hide and lurk,
They watch my steps,
As they have [expectantly] waited to take my life.
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Cast them out because of their wickedness.
In anger bring down the peoples, O God!

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You have taken account of my wanderings;
Put my tears in Your bottle.
Are they not recorded in Your book?
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Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call;
This I know, that God is for me.

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In God, whose word I praise,
In the Lord, whose word I praise,
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In God have I put my trust and confident reliance; I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me?

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Your vows are binding upon me, O God;
I will give thank offerings to You.
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For You have rescued my soul from death,
Yes, and my feet from stumbling,
So that I may walk before God
In the light of life.

¹ Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious and merciful to me,
For my soul finds shelter and safety in You,
And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge and be confidently secure
Until destruction passes by.