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For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him.
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He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
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On God rests my deliverance and my honor; my mighty rock, my refuge is in God.
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Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. (Selah)
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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.
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Put no confidence in extortion, and set no vain hopes on robbery; if riches increase, do not set your heart on them.
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Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God,
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and steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord. For you repay to all according to their work.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (New Revised Standard Bible Version Online)
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