Verse 1
[For the Chief Musician; after the manner of Jeduthun. A Psalm of David]. My soul waiteth in silence for God only: From him [cometh] my salvation.
Verse 2
He only is my rock and my salvation: [He is] my high tower; I shall not be greatly moved.
Verse 3
How long will ye set upon a man, That ye may slay [him], all of you, Like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence?
Verse 4
They only consult to thrust him down from his dignity; They delight in lies; They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. {{Selah
Verse 5
My soul, wait thou in silence for God only; For my expectation is from him.
Verse 6
He only is my rock and my salvation: [He is] my high tower; I shall not be moved.
Verse 7
With God is my salvation and my glory: The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
Verse 8
Trust in him at all times, ye people; Pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. {{Selah
Verse 9
Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: In the balances they will go up; They are together lighter than vanity.
Verse 10
Trust not in oppression, And become not vain in robbery: If riches increase, set not your heart [thereon] .
Verse 11
God hath spoken once, Twice have I heard this, That power belongeth unto God.
Verse 12
Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth lovingkindness; For thou renderest to every man according to his work.