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