They speak deceitful and worthless words to one another;
With flattering lips and a double heart they speak.

They track us down and have now surrounded us in our steps;
They set their eyes to force us to the ground,

The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him [with awe-inspired reverence and worship Him with obedience],
And He rescues [each of] them.

Commit your way to the Lord;
Trust in Him also and He will do it.

“Surely every man walks around like a shadow [in a charade];
Surely they make an uproar for nothing;
Each one builds up riches, not knowing who will receive them.

They devise acts of injustice, saying,
“We are ready with a well-conceived plan.”
For the inward thought and the heart of a man are deep (mysterious, unsearchable).

They go from strength to strength [increasing in victorious power];
Each of them appears before God in Zion.

Steadfast love and truth and faithfulness meet together;
Righteousness and peace kiss each other.

Who forgives all your sins,
Who heals all your diseases;