1 PSALM 62 God Alone a Refuge from Treachery and Oppression. To the Chief Musician; to Jeduthun [Ethan, the noted musician, founder of an official musical family]. A Psalm of David. For God alone my soulwaitsin silence;From Him comes my salvation.
2 He alone is my rock and my salvation,My defenseandmy strong tower; I will not be shakenordisheartened.
3 How long will you attack a manSo that you may murder him, all of you,Like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence?
4 They consult only to throw him down from his high position [to dishonor him];They delight in lies.They bless with [the words of] their mouths,But inwardly they curse. Selah.
5 For God alone my soul waits in silenceandquietly submits to Him,For my hope is from Him.
6 He only is my rock and my salvation;My fortressandmy defense, I will not be shakenordiscouraged.
7 On God my salvation and my glory rest;He is my rock of [unyielding] strength, my refuge is in God.
8 Trust [confidently] in Him at all times, O people;Pour out your heart before Him.God is a refuge for us. Selah.
9 Men of low degree are only a breath (emptiness), and men of [high] rank are a lie (delusion).In the balances they go up [because they have no measurable weight or value];They are together lighter than a breath.
10 Do not trust in oppression,And do not vainly hope in robbery;If riches increase, do not set your heart on them.
11 God has spoken once,Twice I have heard this:That power belongs to God.
12 Also to You, O Lord, belong lovingkindnessandcompassion,For You compensate every man according to [the value of] his work.