Psalms 62

1 [For the Chief Musician. To Jeduthan. A Psalm by David.] My soul rests in God alone, for my salvation is from him.

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

2 He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress—I will never be upended.

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 you assault a man, would all of you throw him down, Like a leaning wall, like 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 fully intend to throw him down from his lofty place. They delight 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 My soul, wait in silence for God alone, for my expectation is from him.

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

6 He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress. I will not be upended.

He is the one who protects me and saves me; he keeps me safe so I will not be in danger.

7 With God is my salvation and my honor. 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, O 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 Surely men of low degree are just a breath, and men of high degree are a lie. In the balances they will go up. They are together lighter than a breath.

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 trust in oppression. Do not become vain in robbery. If riches increase, do not set your heart on 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 God has spoken once; twice I have heard this, that power belongs to God.

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

12 Also to you, LORD, belongs loving kindness, for you reward every man according to his work.

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