To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. Of David.
[62:1] For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation.
[62:2] He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.
[62:3] How long will all of you attack a man to batter him, like a leaning wall, a tottering fence?
[62:4] They only plan to thrust him down from his high position. They take pleasure in falsehood. They bless with their mouths, but inwardly they curse.
[62:5] For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.
[62:6] He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
[62:7] On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God.
[62:8] Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.
[62:9] Those of low estate are but a breath; those of high estate are a delusion; in the balances they go up; they are together lighter than a breath.
[62:10] Put no trust in extortion; set no vain hopes on robbery; if riches increase, set not your heart on them.
[62:11] Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God,
[62:12] and that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love. For you will render to a man according to his work.