A Soul Silence

Psalm 62

1 For God alone my soul waits in silence;

  from him comes my salvation.

2 He alone is my rock and my salvation,

  my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.

3 How long will all of you attack a man

  to batter him,

  like a leaning wall, a tottering fence?

4 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 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 fortress; I shall not be shaken.

7 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

9 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 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 have I heard this:

that power belongs to God,

12  and that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love.

For you will render to a man

  according to his work.