| English Standard Version | International Standard Version |
| 1For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. | 1My soul rests quietly only when it looks to God; from him comes my deliverance. |
| 2He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken. | 2He alone is my rock, my deliverance, and my high tower; nothing will shake me. |
| 3How long will all of you attack a man to batter him, like a leaning wall, a tottering fence? | 3How long will you rage against someone? Would you attack him as if he were a leaning wall or a tottering fence? |
| 4They 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 | 4They plan to cast him down from his exalted position. They delight in lies; their mouth utters blessings, while their heart is cursing. Interlude |
| 5For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. | 5My soul, be quiet before God, for from him comes my hope. |
| 6He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. | 6He alone is my rock, my deliverance, and my high tower; nothing will shake me. |
| 7On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. | 7I rely on God who is my deliverance and my glory; he is my strong rock, and my refuge is in God. |
| 8Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah | 8People, in every situation put your trust in God; pour out your heart before him; for God is a refuge for us. Interlude |
| 9Those 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. | 9Human beings are a mere vapor, while people in high positions are not what they appear. When they are placed on the scales, they weigh nothing; even when weighed together, they are less than nothing. |
| 10Put no trust in extortion; set no vain hopes on robbery; if riches increase, set not your heart on them. | 10Don't trust in oppression or put false hope in stealing; if you become wealthy, do not set your heart on it. |
| 11Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God, | 11God spoke once, but I heard it twice, "Power belongs to God." |
| 12and that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love. For you will render to a man according to his work. | 12Also to you, Lord, belongs gracious love, because you reward each person according to what he does. |
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