Psalm 62(61) Nonne Deo

In God alone is my soul at rest;

     my help comes from him.

He alone is my rock, my stronghold,

     my fortress; I stand firm.

How long will you all attack one man

     to break him down,

as though he were a tottering wall,

     or a tumbling fence?

Their plan is only to destroy;

     they take pleasure in lies.

With their mouth they utter blessing

     but in their heart they curse.

In God alone be at rest, my soul;

     for my hope comes from him.

He alone is my rock, my stronghold,

     my fortress; I stand firm.

In God is my safety and glory,

     the rock of my strength.

Take refuge in God, all you people.

     Trust him at all times.

Pour out your hearts before him

     for God is our refuge.

Common folk are only a breath,

     great men an illusion.

Placed in the scales, they rise;

     they weigh less than a breath.

Do not put your trust in oppression

     nor vain hopes on plunder.

Do not set your heart on riches

     even when they increase.

For God has said only one thing;

     only two do I know:

that to God alone belongs power

     and to you, Lord, love;

and that you repay each man

     according to his deeds.