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They only[a] plan to thrust him down from his high position;
they are pleased with deception.
With their mouths[b] they bless,
but inwardly[c] they curse. Selah
Only for God wait in silence, O my soul,
because my hope is from him.
Only he is my rock and my salvation,
my high stronghold; I shall not be shaken.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 62:4 This word appears first in the Hebrew verse.
  2. Psalm 62:4 Hebrew “his mouth”
  3. Psalm 62:4 Literally “in the midst of them”

Surely they intend to topple me
    from my lofty place;
    they take delight in lies.
With their mouths they bless,
    but in their hearts they curse.[a](A)

Yes, my soul, find rest in God;(B)
    my hope comes from him.
Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
    he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.

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  1. Psalm 62:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 8.