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v1

Only for God my soul waits in silence. From him is my salvation.

v2

Only he is my rock and my salvation, my high stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken.

v3

How long will you attack a man? All of you will be shattered ^[Or “All of you shatter him”] like a leaning wall, a tottering fence.

v4

They only ^[This word appears first in the Hebrew verse.] plan to thrust him down from his high position; they are pleased with deception. With their mouths ^[Hebrew “his mouth”] they bless, but inwardly ^[Literally “in the midst of them”] they curse. Selah

v5

Only for God wait in silence, O my soul, because my hope is from him.

v6

Only he is my rock and my salvation, my high stronghold; I shall not be shaken.

v7

On God rests my salvation and my glory; God ^[Or “In God”] is my strong rock, my refuge.

v8

Trust him at all times, O people; pour out before him your heart. God is a refuge for us. Selah

v9

Only a vapor ^[Or “breath”] are men of low degree, a deception are men of high degree. Weighed ^[Literally “To go up”] in a balance, together they are lighter than a vapor.

v10

Do not trust in extortion, and do not put vain confidence in robbery. If wealth increases, do not set your heart on it.

v11

Once God has spoken; twice I have heard this: that strength belongs to God.

v12

And to you belongs loyal love, O Lord, because you will render to each according to his work.