When I was afraid, I trusted in thee.

I will rejoice in God, because of his [a]word, I trust in God, and will not fear what flesh can do unto me.

Mine own [b]words grieve me daily: all their thoughts are against me to do me hurt.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 56:4 He stayeth his conscience upon God’s promise, though he see not present help.
  2. Psalm 56:5 All my counsels have evil success, and turn to mine own sorrow.

When I am afraid,(A) I put my trust in you.(B)
    In God, whose word I praise—(C)
in God I trust and am not afraid.(D)
    What can mere mortals do to me?(E)

All day long they twist my words;(F)
    all their schemes are for my ruin.

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