1 Psalm 56 56 In Hebrew texts 56:1-13 is numbered 56:2-14. For the director of music. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” Of David. A miktam. Title: Probably a literary or musical term When the Philistines had seized him in Gath. 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.6 They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps, hoping to take my life.7 Because of their wickedness do not 56:7 Probable reading of the original Hebrew text; Masoretic Text does not have do not. let them escape; in your anger, God, bring the nations down.8 Record my misery; list my tears on your scroll 56:8 Or misery; / put my tears in your wineskin — are they not in your record?9 Then my enemies will turn back when I call for help. By this I will know that God is for me.10 In God, whose word I praise, in the Lord, whose word I praise—11 in God I trust and am not afraid. What can man do to me?12 I am under vows to you, my God; I will present my thank offerings to you.13 For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.