Psalms 62

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

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

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

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

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 you threaten a man? Will all of you throw him down like a leaning wall or 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 fully intend to cast him down from his lofty perch; they delight in lies; with their mouths they bless, but inwardly they curse.

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

Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes 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 alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken.

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

My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; 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, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge.

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!

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 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.

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

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

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

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