Psalms 62

1 For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him.

For Jeduthun, the music director. A psalm of David. Only in God do I find peace; my salvation comes from him.

2 He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.

He is the one who protects me and saves me; he keeps me safe so I will never be in danger.

3 How long will you threaten a man? Will all of you throw him down like a leaning wall or a tottering fence?

How long are you going to attack me? All of you against one man! To you I'm just a broken wall, a collapsed fence.

4 They fully intend to cast him down from his lofty perch; they delight in lies; with their mouths they bless, but inwardly they curse.

They plan to throw me down from my high position; they love to tell lies. They say nice things to me, but inside they're cursing me. (Selah)

5 Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him.

Only in God do I find peace; my hope comes from him.

6 He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken.

He is the one who protects me and saves me; he keeps me safe so I will not be in danger.

7 My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God.

My salvation and my success come from God alone; God is my security and my protection.

8 Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge.

My people, always trust in him. Pour out all your thoughts to him, for he is the one who looks after us. (Selah)

9 Lowborn men are but a vapor, the exalted but a lie. Weighed on the scale, they go up; together they are but a vapor.

Ordinary people are mere breaths, while leaders are just fakes. Put them all together and weigh them on scales and they wouldn't weigh more than air!

10 Place no trust in extortion, or false hope in stolen goods. If your riches increase, do not set your heart upon them.

Don't trust in money made by extortion or robbery. Don't be proud of your wealth even if you are successful—don't make money what you live for.

11 God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: that power belongs to God,

God has already made it clear—I have heard it many times—power belongs to you, God.

12 and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.

You show us trustworthy love. You give back to people in return for what they've done.