Commentary on Psalms - Volume 5

To the Chief Musician upon Jeduthun. A Psalm of David

1Nevertheless towards God silent is my soul: From him is my salvation.

2Nevertheless he is my reek and my salvation, My fortress: therefore I shall not be moved greatly.

3How long will ye continue to lay snares against a man? Ye shall be slain all of you: As an inclining wall shall ye be, and a fence that is shaken.

4Yet from his elevation they consult to east him down: They delight in falsehood: With their mouth they bless, And in their hearts they curse. Selah.

5Nevertheless towards God be thou silent O my soul: For from him is my expectation.

6Nevertheless he only is my rock, and my salvation: My fortress; I shall not fall.

7In God is my salvation and my glory; The rock of my strength; my hope is in God.

8Hope in him at all times, O ye people! Pour out before his face your hearts: God is our hope. Selah.

9Nevertheless vanity are the sons of Adam; A lie the sons of men: When put all together in a balance they are found lighter than vanity itself. ³³⁶

10Trust not in oppression and robbery; be not vain: [Upon] riches if they abound set not your heart.

11Once God hath spoken; Twice this I have heard, “That power belongeth to God;” And to thee, O Lord! belongeth mercy; Truly thou wilt render to every man according to his work.