< Psalms 62 >

1 Unto the end. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. Will my soul not be subject to God? For from him is my salvation.
For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him.
2 Yes, he himself is my God and my salvation. He is my supporter; I will be moved no more.
He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.
3 How is it that you rush against a man? Every one of you puts to death, as if you were pulling down a ruined wall, leaning over and falling apart.
How long will you threaten a man? Will all of you throw him down like a leaning wall or a tottering fence?
4 So, truly, they intended to reject my price. I ran in thirst. They blessed with their mouth and cursed with their heart.
They fully intend to cast him down from his lofty perch; they delight in lies; with their mouths they bless, but inwardly they curse.
5 Yet, truly, my soul will be subject to God. For from him is my patience.
Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him.
6 For he is my God and my Savior. He is my helper; I will not be expelled.
He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken.
7 In God is my salvation and my glory. He is the God of my help, and my hope is in God.
My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God.
8 All peoples gathered together: trust in him. Pour out your hearts in his sight. God is our helper for eternity.
Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge.
9 So, truly, the sons of men are untrustworthy. The sons of men are liars in the scales, so that, by emptiness, they may deceive among themselves.
Lowborn men are but a vapor, the exalted but a lie. Weighed on the scale, they go up; together they are but a vapor.
10 Do not trust in iniquity, and do not desire plunder. If riches flow toward you, do not be willing to set your heart on them.
Place no trust in extortion, or false hope in stolen goods. If your riches increase, do not set your heart upon them.
11 God has spoken once. I have heard two things: that power belongs to God,
God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: that power belongs to God,
12 and that mercy belongs to you, O Lord. For you will repay each one according to his works.
and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.

< Psalms 62 >