Psalms 56

[Intro] [Verse 1] Be gracious to me, O God, for man has trampled on me; All day long the adversary oppresses and torments me. My enemies have trampled upon me all day long, For they are many who fight proudly against me. When I am afraid, I will put my trust and faith in You. In God, whose word I praise; In God I have put my trust; I shall not fear. What can mere man do to me? [Chorus] All day long they twist my words and say hurtful things; All their thoughts are against me for evil. They attack, they hide and lurk, They watch my steps, As they have expectantly waited to take my life. Cast them out because of their wickedness. In anger bring down the peoples, O God! [Verse 2] You have taken account of my wanderings; Put my tears in Your bottle. Are they not recorded in Your book? Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call; This I know, that God is for me. In God, whose word I praise, In the LORD, whose word I praise, In God have I put my trust and confident reliance; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? [Chorus] All day long they twist my words and say hurtful things; All their thoughts are against me for evil. They attack, they hide and lurk, They watch my steps, As they have expectantly waited to take my life. Cast them out because of their wickedness. In anger bring down the peoples, O God! [Verse 3] Your vows are binding upon me, O God; I will give thank offerings to You. 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. [Outro]