1 To the Overseer, for Jeduthun. -- A Psalm of David. Only -- toward God `is' my soul silent, From Him `is' my salvation.
2 Only -- He `is' my rock, and my salvation, My tower, I am not much moved.
3 Till when do ye devise mischief against a man? Ye are destroyed all of you, As a wall inclined, a hedge that is cast down.
4 Only -- from his excellency They have consulted to drive away, They enjoy a lie, with their mouth they bless, And with their heart revile. Selah.
5 Only -- for God, be silent, O my soul, For from Him `is' my hope.
6 Only -- He `is' my rock and my salvation, My tower, I am not moved.
7 On God `is' my salvation, and my honour, The rock of my strength, my refuge `is' in God.
8 Trust in Him at all times, O people, Pour forth before Him your heart, God `is' a refuge for us. Selah.
9 Only -- vanity `are' the low, a lie the high. In balances to go up they than vanity `are' lighter.
10 Trust not in oppression, And in robbery become not vain, Wealth -- when it increaseth -- set not the heart.
11 Once hath God spoken, twice I heard this, That `strength `is' with God.'
12 And with Thee, O Lord, `is' kindness, For Thou dost recompense to each, 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.
