Psalms 56 — parallel

56:1

In finem, ne disperdas. David in tituli inscriptionem, cum fugeret a facie Saul in speluncam.

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, O God, for men are hounding me; all day they press their attack.

56:2

Miserere mei, Deus, miserere mei, quoniam in te confidit anima mea. Et in umbra alarum tuarum sperabo, donec transeat iniquitas.

My enemies pursue me all day long, for many proudly assail me.

56:3

Clamabo ad Deum altissimum, Deum qui benefecit mihi.

When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.

56:4

Misit de cælo, et liberavit me ; dedit in opprobrium conculcantes me. Misit Deus misericordiam suam et veritatem suam,

In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

56:5

et eripuit animam meam de medio catulorum leonum. Dormivi conturbatus. Filii hominum dentes eorum arma et sagittæ, et lingua eorum gladius acutus.

All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise.

56:6

Exaltare super cælos, Deus, et in omnem terram gloria tua.

They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps while they wait to take my life.

56:7

Laqueum paraverunt pedibus meis, et incurvaverunt animam meam. Foderunt ante faciem meam foveam, et inciderunt in eam.

In spite of such sin, will they escape? In Your anger, O God, cast down the nations.

56:8

Paratum cor meum, Deus, paratum cor meum ; cantabo, et psalmum dicam.

You have taken account . Put my tears in Your bottle—are they not in Your book?

56:9

Exsurge, gloria mea ; exsurge, psalterium et cithara : exsurgam diluculo.

Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side.

56:10

Confitebor tibi in populis, Domine, et psalmum dicam tibi in gentibus :

In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise,

56:11

quoniam magnificata est usque ad cælos misericordia tua, et usque ad nubes veritas tua.

in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

56:12

Exaltare super cælos, Deus, et super omnem terram gloria tua.

Your vows are upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You.