Help! They are chasing me, and they are too strong.
Don't make us pay for the sins of our ancestors. Have pity and come quickly! We are completely helpless.
You protect ordinary people, and when I was helpless, you saved me
God saw the trouble we were in. God's love never fails.
I am innocent, Lord! Won't you listen as I pray and beg for help? I am honest! Please hear my prayer.
In everything we have won more than a victory because of Christ who loves us.
If God says his chosen ones are acceptable to him, can anyone bring charges against them?
Please hurry, Lord, and answer my prayer. I feel hopeless. Don't turn away and leave me here to die.
Merciless enemies, Lord, are hiding and plotting, hoping to kill me. I have not hurt them in any way at all.
Many deadly and powerful enemies hate me,
You rescued me from enemies, who were hateful and too powerful for me.
I have a lot of enemies, Lord. Many fight against
Why should the king of Israel be out chasing me, anyway? I'm as worthless as a dead dog or a flea.
My enemies are chasing me, crushing me in the ground. I am in total darkness, like someone long dead.
but I know I will live to see how kind you are.
And so, we won't be afraid! Let the earth tremble and the mountains tumble into the deepest sea.
Then you will say to the Lord, “You are my fortress, my place of safety; you are my God, and I trust you.”