1For the Conductor, on the yedutun,1 a psalm by David.
2To God alone does my soul hope; my salvation is from Him.
3He alone is my rock and salvation, my stronghold; I shall not falter greatly.
4Until when will you plot disaster for man? May you all be killed-like a leaning wall, a toppled fence.
5Out of their arrogance alone they scheme to topple me, they favor falsehood; with their mouths they bless, and in their hearts they curse, Selah.
6To God alone does my soul hope, for my hope is from Him.
7He alone is my rock and salvation, my stronghold; I shall not falter.
8My salvation and honor is upon God; the rock of my strength-my refuge is in God.
9Trust in Him at all times, O nation, pour out your hearts before Him; God is a refuge for us forever.
10Men are but vanity; people [but] transients. Were they to be raised upon the scale, they would be lighter than vanity.
11Put not your trust in exploitation, nor place futile hope in robbery. If [corrupt] wealth flourishes, pay it no heed.
12God spoke one thing, from which I perceived two: That strength belongs to God;
13and that Yours, my Lord, is kindness. For You repay each man according to his deeds.