Psalm 62:1–12

¹Only for God my soul waits in silence.

From him is my salvation.

²Only he is my rock and my salvation,

my high stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken.

³How long will you attack a man?

All of you will be shattered^c

like a leaning wall, a tottering fence.

⁴They only^d plan to thrust him down from his high position;

they are pleased with deception.

With their mouths^e they bless,

but inwardly^f they curse. Selah

⁵Only for God wait in silence, O my soul,

because my hope is from him.

⁶Only he is my rock and my salvation,

my high stronghold; I shall not be shaken.

⁷On God rests my salvation and my glory;

God^g is my strong rock, my refuge.

⁸Trust him at all times, O people;

pour out before him your heart.

God is a refuge for us. Selah

⁹Only a vapor^h are men of low degree,

a deception are men of high degree.

Weighedⁱ in a balance,

together they are lighter than a vapor.

¹⁰Do not trust in extortion,

and do not put vain confidence in robbery.

If wealth increases,

do not set your heart on it.

¹¹Once God has spoken;

twice I have heard this:

that strength belongs to God.

¹²And to you belongs loyal love, O Lord,

because you will render to each according to his work.