^1. MY soul waits in silence for God only; From Him is my salvation.

^2. He only is my rock and my salvation, My stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken.

^3. How long will you assail a man, That you may murder him, all of you, Like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence?

^4. They have counseled only to thrust him down from his high position; They delight in falsehood; They bless with [1] their mouth, But inwardly they curse.

^5. My soul, wait in silence for God only, For my hope is from Him.

^6. He only is my rock and my salvation, My stronghold; I shall not be shaken.

^7. On God my salvation and my glory rest; The rock of my strength, my refuge is in God.

^8. Trust in Him at all times, O people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.

^9. Men of low degree are only vanity and men of rank are a lie; In the balances they go up; They are together lighter than breath.

^10. Do not trust in oppression And do not [2] vainly hope in robbery; If riches increase, do not set your heart upon them.

^11. [4] Once God has spoken; [3] Twice I have heard this: That power belongs to God;

^12. And lovingkindness is Yours, O Lord, For You recompense a man according to his work.