62:1 I stand silently before the Lord, waiting for him to rescue me. For salvation comes from him alone.
62:2 Yes, he alone is my Rock, my rescuer, defense and fortress. Why then should I be tense with fear when troubles come?
62:3 But what is this? They pick on me at a time when my throne is tottering; they plot my death and use lies and deceit to try to force me from the throne. They are so friendly to my face while cursing in their hearts!
62:4 But what is this? They pick on me at a time when my throne is tottering; they plot my death and use lies and deceit to try to force me from the throne. They are so friendly to my face while cursing in their hearts!
62:5 But I stand silently before the Lord, waiting for him to rescue me. For salvation comes from him alone.
62:6 Yes, he alone is my Rock, my rescuer, defense, and fortress—why then should I be tense with fear when troubles come?
62:7 My protection and success come from God alone. He is my refuge, a Rock where no enemy can reach me.
62:8 O my people, trust him all the time. Pour out your longings before him, for he can help!
62:9 The greatest of men or the lowest—both alike are nothing in his sight. They weigh less than air on scales.
62:10 Don’t become rich by extortion and robbery; if your riches increase, don’t be proud.
62:11 God has said it many times, that power belongs to him (and also, O Lord, steadfast love belongs to you). He rewards each one of us according to what our works deserve.
62:12 God has said it many times, that power belongs to him (and also, O Lord, steadfast love belongs to you). He rewards each one of us according to what our works deserve.
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