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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 62, Verse 5

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They only consult to cast [him] down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.
King James Version
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation [is] from him.
American Standard Version
My soul, wait thou in silence for God only; For my expectation is from him.
New English Translation
Patiently wait for God alone, my soul! For he is the one who gives me hope.
World English Bible
My soul, wait in silence for God alone, for my expectation is from him.
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He only [is] my rock and my salvation: [he is] my defence; I shall not be moved.
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In God [is] my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, [and] my refuge, [is] in God.
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Trust in him at all times; [ye] people, pour out your heart before him: God [is] a refuge for us. Selah.
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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.
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Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart [upon them].
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God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power [belongeth] unto God.
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Also unto thee, O Lord, [belongeth] mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.
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A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou [art] my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;
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To see thy power and thy glory, so [as] I have seen thee in the sanctuary.
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Because thy lovingkindness [is] better than life, my lips shall praise thee.