Psalms 62 WBT
Summary: A meditation on exclusive trust, Psalm 62 opens and nearly repeats verbatim the declaration, "for God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation... he only is my rock" (v. 1-2, 5-6), using the refrain to frame the whole poem. It warns against relying on oppression, robbery, or riches "if they increase" (v. 10), and against the false flattery of enemies who bless with their mouths while cursing inwardly. It closes with the memorable double affirmation, "once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God" and "steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord" (v. 11-12).
1To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him [cometh] my salvation.
2He only [is] my rock and my salvation; [he is] my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.
3How 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.
4They only consult to cast [him] down from his excellence: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.
5My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation [is] from him.
6He only [is] my rock and my salvation: [he is] my defense; I shall not be moved.
7In God [is] my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, [and] my refuge, [is] in God.
8Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God [is] a refuge for us. Selah.
9Surely 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.
10Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart [upon them].
11God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power [belongeth] to God.
12Also to thee, O Lord, [belongeth] mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.
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