Day 7 of 7: When I am afraid

¹For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Silent Dove in Distant Lands.” A poem by David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, God, for man wants to swallow me up. All day long, he attacks and oppresses me. ²My enemies want to swallow me up all day long, for they are many who fight proudly against me. ³When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. ⁴In God, I praise his word. In God, I put my trust. I will not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?

¹⁷Unless the LORD had been my help, my soul would have soon lived in silence. ¹⁸When I said, “My foot is slipping!” Your loving kindness, LORD, held me up. ¹⁹In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul.