I’m burdened by the evil around me;
Everywhere I look there is evil.
Does anyone do good? Will they even try it?
I’m not encouraged so who will encourage me?
I will overcome evil by doing good.
The Lord is my comfort, my God is my Rock.
In Him I have peace, in Him there is happiness.
Around me is evil, so close;
I don’t even know the danger.
But look! Are they not around me as well?
How close is salvation!
How close I am to opening my mouth!
I can do nothing on my own, but my God will speak;
When He does they will change.
They will know Him.