Psalms 55

1For the end, concerning the people that were removed from the sanctuary, by David for a memorial, when the Philistines caught him in Gath.

2Have mercy upon me, O God; for man has trodden me down;

All the day long he warring has afflicted me.

3Mine enemies have trodden me down all the day from the dawning of the day;

For there are many warring against me.

4They shall be afraid, but I will trust in thee.

5In God I will praise my words;

All the day have I hoped in God;

I will not fear what flesh shall do to me.

6All the day long they have abominated my words;

All their devices are against me for evil.

7They will dwell near and hide themselves;

They will watch my steps,

Accordingly as I have waited patiently in my soul.

8Thou wilt on no account save them;

Thou wilt bring down the people in wrath.

9O God, I have declared my life to thee;

Thou hast set my tears before thee, even according to thy promise.

10Mine enemies shall be turned back,

In the day wherein I shall call upon thee;

Behold, I know that thou art my God.

11In God will I praise his word;

In the Lord will I praise his saying.

12I have hoped in God;

I will not be afraid of what man shall do to me.

13The vows of thy praise, O God, which I will pay, are upon me.

14For thou hast delivered my soul from death,

And my feet from sliding,

That I should be well-pleasing before God in the land of the living.