Psalms 62

1 To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: 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; he is my defence; 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 imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as 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 consult to cast him down from his excellency: 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 thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.

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

6 He only 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 In God is 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 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.

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 become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, 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 God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth to God.

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

12 Also to 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.