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.