Book Two (Psalms 42-72) "Concerning Israel as a Nation"
A Psalm of David.
1: Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
2: He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
3: How 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.
4: They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.
5: My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
6: He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.
7: In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
8: Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
9: Surely 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.
10: Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
11: God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
12: Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.
12. thou renderest...his work. Quoted in Mt. 16:27.