Psalms 62
1 “To the chief musician, upon Jeduthun, a psalm of David.” Only in God my soul trusted in silence: 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 Only he is my rock and my salvation; [he is] my defense: 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 devise mischief against a man? will ye all assault him murderously, as though he were a falling 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 Yea, from his height do they take counsel to cast [him] down; they delight in lies: with their mouth do they bless, but inwardly do they curse. (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 Yea, in God hope in silence, my soul; for from him is my expectation.
Only in God do I find peace; my hope comes from him.
6 Only he is my rock and my salvation; [he is] my defence: 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 With God are my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength [and] my protection are 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, O ye people; pour out before him your heart: God is a protection 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 Verily nought are the sons of common men, a lie the sons of the great; they must rise in the balance; they are altogether [lighter] than nought.
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 Do not put your trust in defrauding, and be not rendered vain through robbery: if riches flourish, set not your heart [upon them].
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 Once hath God spoken; [yea, ] twice [what] I have heard: that strength belongeth unto God.
God has already made it clear—I have heard it many times—power belongs to you, God.
12 And unto thee, O Lord, belongeth kindness; for thou wilt recompense every man according to his works.
You show us trustworthy love. You give back to people in return for what they've done.
