< Psalms 62 >
1 Truly my soul waits on God: from him comes my salvation.
Truly my soul waits on God: from him comes my salvation.
2 He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.
He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.
3 How long will you imagine mischief against a man? you shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall you be, and as a tottering fence.
How long will you imagine mischief against a man? you shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall you be, and as a tottering fence.
4 They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. (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 My soul, wait you only on God; for my expectation is from him.
My soul, wait you only on God; for my expectation is from him.
6 He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defense; I shall not be moved.
He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defense; I shall not be moved.
7 In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
8 Trust in him at all times; you people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. (Selah)
Trust in him at all times; you people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. (Selah)
9 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.
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 Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart on them.
Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart on them.
11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs to God.
God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs to God.
12 Also to you, O Lord, belongs mercy: for you render to every man according to his work.
Also to you, O Lord, belongs mercy: for you render to every man according to his work.