Psalm 55 — The Holy Bible

For the End, for the people far from the holy places; by David; for a pillar inscription, when foreigners conquered him in Gath.

Have mercy on me, O Lord, for man tramples me down;

All day long he afflicts me in war.

All day my enemies trample me down,

For many are those who war against me from on high.

I will not fear by day,

But I will hope in You.

I will praise God with my words all day long;

In God I hope; I will not be afraid; what will flesh do to me?

All day long they make my words repulsive;

All their thoughts are against me for evil.

They will dwell near and hide;

They will watch my heel

As they wait for my soul.

In no way will You save them;

In wrath You will bring down peoples, O God.

I declare my life to You;

You set my tears before You, as also in Your promise.

My enemies shall be turned back

In whatever day I may call upon You;

Behold, I know You are my God.

In God I will praise His word;

In the Lord I will praise His word.

In God I hope; I will not be afraid;

What will man do to me?

In me, O God, are vows

I will render in praise to You;

For You delivered my soul from death,

And my feet from slipping;

That I may be well-pleasing before God in the light of the living.