1Truly my soul waiteth upon God : from him cometh my salvation . 2He only is my rock and my salvation ; he is my defence ; I shall not be greatly moved . 3How 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 . 4They only consult to cast him down from his excellency : they delight in lies : they bless with their mouth , but they curse inwardly . Selah .
The Futility of Human Power
5My soul , wait thou only upon God ; for my expectation is from him. 6He only is my rock and my salvation : he is my defence ; I shall not be moved . 7In God is my salvation and my glory : the rock of my strength , and my refuge , is in God . 8Trust in him at all times ; ye people , pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah .
God's Steadfast Love and Justice
9Surely 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 . 10Trust not in oppression , and become not vain in robbery : if riches increase , set not your heart upon them . 11God hath spoken once ; twice have I heard this ; that power belongeth unto God . 12Also unto thee, O Lord , belongeth mercy : for thou renderest to every man according to his work .