⁵For God alone my soul waits in silence,
   for my hope is from him.
⁶He alone is my rock and my salvation,
   my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
⁷On God rests my deliverance and my honour;
   my mighty rock, 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

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.
¹⁰Put no confidence in extortion,
   and set no vain hopes on robbery;
   if riches increase, do not set your heart on them.

¹¹Once God has spoken;
   twice have I heard this:
that power belongs to God,
¹²   and steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord.
For you repay to all
   according to their work.