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Chapter 56
Psal NETtext 56:1  For the music director; according to the yonath-elem-rechovim style; a prayer of David, written when the Philistines captured him in Gath. Have mercy on me, O God, for men are attacking me! All day long hostile enemies are tormenting me.
Psal NETtext 56:2  Those who anticipate my defeat attack me all day long. Indeed, many are fighting against me, O Exalted One.
Psal NETtext 56:4  In God - I boast in his promise - in God I trust, I am not afraid. What can mere men do to me?
Psal NETtext 56:5  All day long they cause me trouble; they make a habit of plotting my demise.
Psal NETtext 56:6  They stalk and lurk; they watch my every step, as they prepare to take my life.
Psal NETtext 56:7  Because they are bent on violence, do not let them escape! In your anger bring down the nations, O God!
Psal NETtext 56:8  You keep track of my misery. Put my tears in your leather container! Are they not recorded in your scroll?
Psal NETtext 56:9  My enemies will turn back when I cry out to you for help; I know that God is on my side.
Psal NETtext 56:10  In God - I boast in his promise - in the LORD - I boast in his promise -
Psal NETtext 56:11  in God I trust, I am not afraid. What can mere men do to me?
Psal NETtext 56:12  I am obligated to fulfill the vows I made to you, O God; I will give you the thank-offerings you deserve,
Psal NETtext 56:13  when you deliver my life from death. You keep my feet from stumbling, so that I might serve God as I enjoy life.