Psalms 62

1 For the leader. On jeduthun. A psalm of David. I wait alone in silence for God; From him comes my help.

Unto the end. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. Will my soul not be subject to God? For from him is my salvation.

2 Yes, he is my rock, my help, my retreat, I shall not be shaken too sorely.

Yes, he himself is my God and my salvation. He is my supporter; I will be moved no more.

3 How long will you, all of you, batter a man, as one might a leaning wall?

How is it that you rush against a man? Every one of you puts to death, as if you were pulling down a ruined wall, leaning over and falling apart.

4 From his height they are planning to topple him. They take pleasure in falsehood; they bless with their mouth, but inwardly they curse. (Selah)

So, truly, they intended to reject my price. I ran in thirst. They blessed with their mouth and cursed with their heart.

5 I wait alone in silence for God; for from him comes my hope.

Yet, truly, my soul will be subject to God. For from him is my patience.

6 Yes, he is my rock, my help, my retreat, I shall not be shaken too sorely.

For he is my God and my Savior. He is my helper; I will not be expelled.

7 On God rests my honour and safety, in God is my strong rock, my refuge.

In God is my salvation and my glory. He is the God of my help, and my hope is in God.

8 Trust in him, all you people assembled, pour out your heart in his presence; God is a refuge for us. (Selah)

All peoples gathered together: trust in him. Pour out your hearts in his sight. God is our helper for eternity.

9 The lowly are nought but a breath, the lofty are but an illusion: in the balances up they go, they are lighter than breath altogether.

So, truly, the sons of men are untrustworthy. The sons of men are liars in the scales, so that, by emptiness, they may deceive among themselves.

10 Trust not in gain of extortion, set no vain hopes in robbery. As for wealth, if it bears fruit, set not your heart upon it.

Do not trust in iniquity, and do not desire plunder. If riches flow toward you, do not be willing to set your heart on them.

11 One thing God has uttered, two things there are which I heard that power belongs to God,

God has spoken once. I have heard two things: that power belongs to God,

12 and to you, too, O Lord, belongs kindness; for you requite each person according to what they have done.

and that mercy belongs to you, O Lord. For you will repay each one according to his works.