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Psalms 56

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Supplication for Rescue and Grateful Trust in God.

To the Chief Musician; set to +[the tune of+] "Silent Dove Among Those Far Away." A Mikhtam of David. +[A record of memorable thoughts+] when the Philistines seized him in Gath.

1 Be gracious to me, O God, for man has (C1)trampled on me;
All day long the adversary (C2)oppresses and torments me.

2 My enemies have (C1)trampled upon me all day long,
For they are many who (C2)fight proudly against me.

3 When I am (C1)afraid,
I will (C2)put my trust and faith in You.

4 (C1)In God, whose word I praise;
In God I have put my trust;
I shall not fear.
(C2)What can mere man do to me?

5 All day long they (C1)twist my words and say hurtful things;
All their (C2)thoughts are against me for evil.

6 They (C1)attack, they hide and lurk,
They (C2)watch my steps,
As they have expectantly (C3)waited to take my life.

7 (C1)Cast them out because of their wickedness.
In anger (C2)bring down the peoples, O God!

8 You (C1)have taken account of my wanderings;
Put my (C2)tears in Your bottle.
Are they not recorded in (C3)Your book?

9 Then my enemies will (C1)turn back (C2)in the day when I call;
This I know, that (C3)God is for me. (VR1)

10 In God, whose word I praise,
In the LORD, whose word I praise,

11 In God have I put my trust and confident reliance; I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me?

12 Your (C1)vows are binding upon me, O God;
I will give thank offerings to You.

13 For You have (C1)rescued my soul from death,
Yes, and (C2)my feet from stumbling,
So that I may (C3)walk before God
In the (C4)light of life.

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