Psalms 62

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

My soul waits in silence for God only. From him is my salvation.

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

He only is my rock and my salvation, my high tower. I shall not be greatly moved.

3 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.

How long will ye set upon a man, that ye may kill, all of you, like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence?

4 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)

They only consult to thrust him down from his dignity. They delight in lies. They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. (Selah)

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

My soul, wait thou in silence for God only, for my expectation is from him.

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

He only is my rock and my salvation, my high tower. I shall not be moved.

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

With God is my salvation and my glory. The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.

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

Trust in him at all times, ye people. Pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for us. (Selah)

9 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!

Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie. In the balances they will go up. They are together lighter than vanity.

10 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.

Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery. If riches increase, set not your heart on it.

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

God has spoken once, twice I have heard this, that power belongs to God.

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

Also to thee, O Lord, belongs loving kindness, for thou render to every man according to his work.