My soul waits upon God alone, says David, who is his rock, salvation and fortress. He says that power belongs to God and that people of every kind are a breath, so do not trust in extortion or riches.
1 To the chief Musician , to Jeduthun , A Psalm of David . Truly my soul waiteth upon God : from him cometh my salvation .
2 He only is my rock and my salvation ; he is my defence ; I shall not be greatly moved .
3 How long will ye imagine mischief against a man ? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence .
4 They only consult to cast 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 defence ; I shall not be moved .
7 In 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 : to be laid in the balance , they are altogether lighter than vanity .
10 Trust not in oppression , and become not vain in robbery : if riches increase , set not your heart upon them.
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 .