Psalms 62

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

To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him [cometh] 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; [he is] my defence; 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 imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall [shall ye be, and as] 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 cast [him] down from his excellency: 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 only upon God; 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: [he is] my defence; I shall not be moved.

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

In 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: to be laid in the balance, they [are] altogether [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 [upon them].

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

God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power [belongeth] unto God.

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

Also unto thee, O Lord, [belongeth] mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.