In Jehovah's hand and not in the enemy's, however it might seem.

To the chief musician. A psalm of David.

In Thee, Jehovah, have I taken refuge:let me never be ashamed, deliver me in Thy righteousness.

2. Bow down Thine ear to me, rescue me speedily; be to me a rock of strength,-a house of defense to save me!

3. For my rock and my fortress Thou art! and for Thy name's sake lead me and guide me!

4. Draw me out of the net they have laid privily for me ; for Thou art my stronghold.

5. Into Thine hand I commend my spirit; for Thou hast redeemed me, Jehovah, God* of truth.

6. I have hated those who observe lying vanities; and as for me, in Jehovah have I trusted.

7. I will rejoice and be glad in Thee; for Thou hast seen my affliction, Thou hast known my soul in straits,

8. And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy ; Thou hast set my feet in a large place.

9. Be gracious to me, Jehovah, for I am in a strait; mine eye is consumed with vexation, [yea,] my soul and my belly.

10. For my hie is spent with sorrow, and my years with sighing; my strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed.

11. I am become a reproach because of all mine oppressors; even to my neighbors exceedingly, and a dread to mine acquaintance:they that see me without flee from me.

12. I am forgotten as a dead man, from the heart; I am like a vessel which is marred.

13. For I have heard the murmur of many,- shrinking on every side; while they counseled together against me,-they plotted to take my life.

14. But as for me, I have trusted in Thee, Jehovah:I have said, Thou art my God.

15. My times are in Thy hand:rescue me from mine enemies' hand, and from my persecutors!

16. Make Thy face shine upon Thy servant:in Thy mercy, save me!

17. Jehovah, let me not be ashamed, for I have called upon Thee:let the wicked be ashamed, let them be silent in hades.
18. Be dumb the lying lips, which proudly and contemptuously speak hard things against the righteous!

19. O how great Thy goodness, which Thou hast stored up for those who fear Thee! [which] Thou workest for those whose refuge is in Thee, before the sons of men !

20. Thou concealest them in the covert of Thy presence from the compacts of Men:Thou hidest them in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.

21. Blessed be Jehovah, because He hath distinguished His mercy to me in a fenced city.

22. As for me, I said in my alarm, " I am cut off from before Thine eyes:" nevertheless Thou hast heard the voice of my supplications when I cried unto Thee.

23. O love Jehovah, all ye godly ones of His:Jehovah preserveth the faithful, and plentifully recompenseth the proud doer.

24. Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all ye that hope in Jehovah.