¹ Be merciful to me, my God, for my enemies are in hot pursuit; all day long they press their attack. ² My adversaries pursue me all day long; in their pride many are attacking me. ³ When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. ⁴ In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? ⁵ All day long they twist my words; all their schemes are for my ruin. ⁶ They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps, hoping to take my life. ⁷ Because of their wickedness do not let them escape; in your anger, God, bring the nations down. ⁸ Record my misery; list my tears on your scroll— are they not in your record?