To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.

1 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.