1To the leader; upon Jeduthun; a Psalm of David.
2Only toward God is my soul (nephesh) in silence; from him is my salvation (yeshuah).
3Only he is my rock and my salvation (yeshuah), my high tower; I will not be greatly moved.
4How long will you assail a man (ish)? You will all murder him, like a leaning wall, a tottering fence.
5Only from his height they plan to thrust him down, they delight in a lie; with their mouth they bless, but inwardly they curse. Selah.
6Only toward God be silent, my soul (nephesh), for from him is my hope.
7Only he is my rock and my salvation (yeshuah), my high tower; I will not be moved.
8Upon God rests my salvation and my glory; the rock of my strength, my refuge, is in God.
9Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out before him your heart; God is a refuge for us. Selah.
10Only a vapor are the sons of man (adam), a lie the sons of man (ish); in the balances they go up — together they are lighter than vapor.
11Do not trust in oppression, and in robbery do not become vain; if riches increase, do not set your heart on them.
12One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard this: that strength belongs to God;
13and to you, my Lord (Adonai), is mercy; for you render to each man (ish) according to his work.