Psalms 62

1 Unto the end, for Idithun, a psalm of David. Shall not my soul be subject to God? for from him is my salvation.

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

2 For he is my God and my saviour: he is my protector, I shall be moved no more.

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

3 How long do you rush in upon a man? you all kill, as if you were thrusting down a leaning wall, and 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 But they have thought to cast away my price; I ran in thirst: they blessed with their mouth, but cursed with their heart.

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 But be thou, O my soul, subject to God: for from him is my patience.

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

6 For he is my God and my saviour: he is my helper, I shall not be moved.

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

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

8 Trust in him, all ye congregation of people: pour out your hearts before him. God is our helper for ever.

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

9 But vain are the sons of men, the sons of men are liars in the balances: that by vanity they may together deceive.

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 Trust not in iniquity, and cover not robberies: if riches abound, set not 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 hath spoken once, these two things have I heard, that power belongeth to God,

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

12 And mercy to thee, O Lord; for thou wilt render to every man according to his works.

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