For the music director, to the tune

“A Silent Dove Far Away.”

A miktam of David,

when he was seized by the Philistines in Gath.

Show mercy to me, O God,

for man has trampled me,

they fight all day and oppress me.

My enemies trample me all day long.

Many people arrogantly fight me.

When I am afraid I will place my trust in You.

I keep praising God‘s word

– I trust in God and will not fear.

What can mere mortals do, really?

They twist my words all day.

All their thoughts are evil

and turned against me.

They stir up trouble and lie in wait.

They watch my steps,

eager to pounce on my soul.

Will they escape in spite of their great sins?

O God, cast down such people in fierce anger!

You have taken a note of my wanderings,

You placed my tears in Your bottle.

Did You not write it all down in Your book?

Then my foes will retreat when I call for help.

I know this for certain – God is on my side.

In God, – whose word I forever praise.

In Adonai– whose word I forever praise.

In God I trust; I will not fear.

What can mere mortals do to me, really?

Your vows are on me, O God.

I will make thank offerings to You.

You have delivered my soul from mortal danger

and prevented my feet from stumbling

so that I may walk before God in the light of life.