LXII. Book II. God Alone a Refuge from Treachery and Oppression. 1909-14. The Book of Psalms. The Harvard Classics

The Book of Psalms.
The Harvard Classics. 1909–14.

Book II

LXII

God Alone a Refuge from Treachery and Oppression

For the Chief Musician; after the manner of Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.


[1]	MY soul waiteth 1 in silence for God only: 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 2 ye may slay him, all of you, Like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence?
[4]	They only consult to thrust him down from his dignity; They delight in lies; They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. [Selah

[5]	My soul, wait 3 thou in silence for God only; 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, 4 and men of high degree are a lie: In the balances they will go up; They are together lighter than vanity. 5
[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 lovingkindness; For thou renderest to every man according to his work.

Note 1. Heb. is silent unto God. [back]

Note 2. Or, as otherwise read, Ye shall be slain &c. . [back]

Note 3. Heb. be thou silent unto God. [back]

Note 4. Heb. a breath. [back]

Note 5. Heb. a breath. [back]