Psalm 56:1-3

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

Psalm 56

Trust in God under Persecution

To the leader: according to The Dove on Far-off Terebinths. Of David. A Miktam, when the Philistines seized him in Gath.

¹Be gracious to me, O God, for people trample on me;
    all day long foes oppress me;
²my enemies trample on me all day long,
    for many fight against me.
O Most High, ³when I am afraid,
    I put my trust in you.

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