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Tahiliym 62

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Book II: The Only Rock and the Verdict on Human Vanity

To the chief Musician, to Yeduthun, A Psalm of Dawid. Truly my soul waiteth upon Alahiym: from him cometh my salvation.
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He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
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The Conspiracy of Lies

How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence.
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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.
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The Command to Wait

My soul, wait thou only upon Alahiym; 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 Alahiym is my salvation and my Kabad: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in Alahiym.
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Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: Alahiym is a refuge for us. Selah.
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The Power and Mercy of Alahiym

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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Alahiym hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto Alahiym.
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Also unto thee, Adunay, belongeth Rachamim: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.