| International Standard Version | Christian Standard Bible |
| 1My soul rests quietly only when it looks to God; from him comes my deliverance. | 1I am at rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. |
| 2He alone is my rock, my deliverance, and my high tower; nothing will shake me. | 2He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I will never be shaken. |
| 3How long will you rage against someone? Would you attack him as if he were a leaning wall or a tottering fence? | 3How long will you threaten a man? Will all of you attack as if he were a leaning wall or a tottering fence? |
| 4They plan to cast him down from his exalted position. They delight in lies; their mouth utters blessings, while their heart is cursing. Interlude | 4They only plan to bring him down from his high position. They take pleasure in lying; they bless with their mouths, but they curse inwardly. Selah |
| 5My soul, be quiet before God, for from him comes my hope. | 5Rest in God alone, my soul, for my hope comes from him. |
| 6He alone is my rock, my deliverance, and my high tower; nothing will shake me. | 6He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I will not be shaken. |
| 7I rely on God who is my deliverance and my glory; he is my strong rock, and my refuge is in God. | 7My salvation and glory depend on God, my strong rock. My refuge is in God. |
| 8People, in every situation put your trust in God; pour out your heart before him; for God is a refuge for us. Interlude | 8Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts before him. God is our refuge. Selah |
| 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. | 9Common people are only a vapor; important people, an illusion. Together on a scale, they weigh less than a vapor. |
| 10Don't trust in oppression or put false hope in stealing; if you become wealthy, do not set your heart on it. | 10Place no trust in oppression, or false hope in robbery. If wealth increases, don't set your heart on it. |
| 11God spoke once, but I heard it twice, "Power belongs to God." | 11God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: strength belongs to God, |
| 12Also to you, Lord, belongs gracious love, because you reward each person according to what he does. | 12and faithful love belongs to you, LORD. For you repay each according to his works. |
The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1 Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. | The Christian Standard Bible. Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. |
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