(A)In God, whose word I praise,
In God I have put my trust;
I shall not be afraid.
(B)What can mere [a]mortals do to me?
All day long they (C)distort my words;
All their [b](D)thoughts are against me for evil.
They [c](E)attack, they lurk,
They (F)watch my [d]steps,
As they have (G)waited to take my [e]life.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 56:4 Lit flesh
  2. Psalm 56:5 Or purposes
  3. Psalm 56:6 Or stir up strife
  4. Psalm 56:6 Lit heels
  5. Psalm 56:6 Lit soul

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