New American Standard Bible 1995 NASB95
English Standard Version ESV
1 My soul waits in silence for God only; From Him is my salvation.
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For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation.
2 He only is my rock and my salvation, My stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken.
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He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.
3 How long will you assail a man, That you may murder him, all of you, Like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence?
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How long will all of you attack a man to batter him, like a leaning wall, a tottering fence?
4 They have counseled only to thrust him down from his high position; They delight in falsehood; They bless with their mouth, But inwardly they curse. Selah.
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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. Selah
5 My soul, wait in silence for God only, For my hope is from Him.
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For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.
6 He only is my rock and my salvation, My stronghold; I shall not be shaken.
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He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
7 On God my salvation and my glory rest; The rock of my strength, my refuge is in God.
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On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God.
8 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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Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah
9 Men of low degree are only vanity and men of rank are a lie; In the balances they go up; They are together lighter than breath.
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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.
10 Do not trust in oppression And do not vainly hope in robbery; If riches increase, do not set your heart upon them.
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Put no trust in extortion; set no vain hopes on robbery; if riches increase, set not your heart on them.
11 Once God has spoken; Twice I have heard this: That power belongs to God;
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Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God,
12 And lovingkindness is Yours, O Lord , For You recompense a man according to his work.
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and that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love. For you will render to a man according to his work.
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