1. Unto the end, for a people that is removed at a distance from the sanctuary for David, for an inscription of a title (or pillar) when the Philistines held him in Geth.
2. Have mercy on me, O God, for man hath trodden me under foot; all the day long he hath afflicted me fighting against me.
3. My enemies have trodden on me all the day long; for they are many that make war against me.
4. From the height of the day I shall fear: but I will trust in Thee.
5. In God I will praise my words, in God I have put my trust: I will not fear what flesh can do against me.
6. All the day long they detested my words: all their thoughts were against me unto evil.
7. They will dwell and hide themselves: they will watch my heel. As they have waited for my soul,
8. For nothing shalt Thou save them: in Thy anger Thou shalt break the people in pieces, O God,
2. Have mercy on me, O God, for man hath trodden me under foot; all the day long he hath afflicted me fighting against me.
3. My enemies have trodden on me all the day long; for they are many that make war against me.
4. From the height of the day I shall fear: but I will trust in Thee.
5. In God I will praise my words, in God I have put my trust: I will not fear what flesh can do against me.
6. All the day long they detested my words: all their thoughts were against me unto evil.
7. They will dwell and hide themselves: they will watch my heel. As they have waited for my soul,
8. For nothing shalt Thou save them: in Thy anger Thou shalt break the people in pieces, O God,
9. I have declared to Thee my life: Thou hast set my tears in thy sight, As also in Thy promise.
21. He lays his hand upon those who were at peace with him;
he violates his covenant.
22. From his mouth come words soft as milk,
but war is in his heart.
His speeches are smoother than oil,
yet they are drawn swords.
23. Cast thy lot upon Yahweh, and He will sustain thee;
He will never suffer the righteous to be shaken.
24. But Thou, O God, wilt bring them down into the pit of destruction;
men of blood and deceit shall not live out half their days.
But I put my trust in Thee.
he violates his covenant.
22. From his mouth come words soft as milk,
but war is in his heart.
His speeches are smoother than oil,
yet they are drawn swords.
23. Cast thy lot upon Yahweh, and He will sustain thee;
He will never suffer the righteous to be shaken.
24. But Thou, O God, wilt bring them down into the pit of destruction;
men of blood and deceit shall not live out half their days.
But I put my trust in Thee.