Psalms 62

1 For the Leader; for Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. Only for God doth my soul wait in stillness; from Him cometh my salvation.

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

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

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

3 How long will ye set upon a man, that ye may slay him, all of you, as a leaning wall, 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 They only devise to thrust him down from his height, delighting in lies; they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. (Selah)

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 Only for God wait thou in stillness, my soul; for from Him cometh my hope.

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

6 He only is my rock and my salvation, my high tower, 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 Upon God resteth my salvation and my glory; the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.

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

8 Trust in Him at all times, ye people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. (Selah)

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

9 Men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie; if they be laid in the balances, they are together lighter than vanity.

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 oppression, and put not vain hope in robbery; if riches increase, set not your heart thereon.

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, twice have I heard this: that strength belongeth unto God;

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

12 Also unto Thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy; for Thou renderest to every man according to his work.

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