1 To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him [cometh] my salvation.
2 \\62:1\\To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
3 \\62:2\\He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.
4 \\62:3\\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.
5 \\62:4\\They only consult to cast him down from his excellence: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.
6 \\62:5\\My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
7 \\62:6\\He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defense; I shall not be moved.
8 \\62:7\\In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
9 \\62:8\\Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
10 \\62:9\\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.
11 \\62:10\\Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
12 \\62:11\\God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth to God.
13 \\62:12\\Also to thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Psalm 62 about?
What does verse 8 instruct people to do?
What does 'my soul waiteth upon God' mean in verse 1?
The psalmist warns against trusting oppression or increasing riches, urging the people instead to 'pour out your heart before him,' close in spirit to the trust of Psalms 3:3. It closes affirming that power and mercy both belong to God, who renders to every man according to his work.
