1. Be merciful unto me, O God; for man would swallow me up: All the day long he fighting oppresseth me.
2. Mine enemies would swallow me up all the day long; For they are many that fight proudly against me.
3. What time I am afraid, I will put my trust in thee.
4. In God (I will praise his word), In God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid; What can flesh do unto me?
5. All the day long they wrest my words: All their thoughts are against me for evil.
6. They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, They mark my steps, Even as they have waited for my soul.