1God alone a refuge from treachery and oppression.
For the Chief Musician; after the manner of Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.
My soul 1waiteth in silence for God only:From him cometh my salvation.2He only is my rock and my salvation:He is my high tower; I shall not be greatly moved.3How long will ye set upon a man,2That ye may slay him, all of you,Like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence?4They only consult to thrust him down from his dignity;They delight in lies;They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah5My soul, 3wait thou in silence for God only;For my expectation is from him.6He only is my rock and my salvation:He is my high tower; I shall not be moved.7With God is my salvation and my glory:The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.8Trust in him at all times, ye people;Pour out your heart before him:God is a refuge for us. Selah9Surely men of low degree are 4vanity, and men of high degree are a lie:In the balances they will go up;They are together lighter than vanity.10Trust not in oppression,And become not vain in robbery:If riches increase, set not your heart thereon.11God hath spoken once,Twice have I heard this,That power belongeth unto God.12Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth lovingkindness;For thou renderest to every man according to his work.