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About this chapterDavid says his soul waits in silence for God alone, who is his rock, salvation and fortress, so he will not be greatly shaken. He describes people trying to topple a leaning wall, pleased with lies, blessing with their mouths while cursing inwardly. He repeats the call to wait in silence and trust. Ordinary people are a breath, and the great are a lie; do not trust in extortion or set your heart on riches. God has spoken once, and twice David heard that power and steadfast love belong to him.

David says his soul waits in silence for God alone, who is his rock, salvation and fortress, so he will not be greatly shaken. He describes people trying to topple a leaning wall, pleased with lies, blessing with their mouths while cursing inwardly. He repeats the call to wait in silence and trust. Ordinary people are a breath, and the great are a lie; do not trust in extortion or set your heart on riches. God has spoken once, and twice David heard that power and steadfast love belong to him.

Themes

  • Silent trust
  • God my rock
  • Riches are fleeting

Key verses

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Psalms 62

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1In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him. 2He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken. 3How long will you threaten a man? Will all of you throw him down like a leaning wall or a tottering fence? 4They fully intend to cast him down from his lofty perch; they delight in lies; with their mouths they bless, but inwardly they curse.Selah 5Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him. 6He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken. 7My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God. 8Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge.Selah 9Lowborn men are but a vapor; the exalted are but a lie. Weighed on the scale, they go up; together they are but a vapor. 10Place no trust in extortion or false hope in stolen goods. If your riches increase, do not set your heart upon them. 11God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: that power belongs to God, 12and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.
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