1 My soul rests quietly only when it looks a62:1 The Heb. lacks when it looks to God; from him comes my deliverance. ISV — Psalm 62:1
2 He alone is my rock, my deliverance, and my high tower; nothing will shake me. ISV — Psalm 62:2
3 How long will you rage against someone? Would you attack him as if he were a leaning wall or a tottering fence? ISV — Psalm 62:3
4 They plan to cast him down from his exalted position. They delight in lies; their mouth utters blessings, while their heart is cursing. Interlude ISV — Psalm 62:4
5 My soul, be quiet before God, for from him comes my hope. ISV — Psalm 62:5
6 He alone is my rock, my deliverance, and my high tower; nothing will shake me. ISV — Psalm 62:6
7 I rely on God who is my deliverance and my glory; he is my strong rock, and my refuge is in God. ISV — Psalm 62:7
8 People, in every situation put your trust in God; b62:8 Lit. in him pour out your heart before him; for God is a refuge for us. Interlude ISV — Psalm 62:8
9 Human beings c62:9 Lit. sons of Adam are a mere vapor, while people in high positions d62:9 Lit. sons of man are not what they appear. When they are placed on the scales, they weigh nothing; even when weighed together, they are less than nothing. ISV — Psalm 62:9
10 Don’t trust in oppression or put false hope in stealing; if you become wealthy, do not set your heart on it. ISV — Psalm 62:10
11 God spoke once, but I heard it twice, “Power belongs to God.” ISV — Psalm 62:11
12 Also to you, Lord, belongs gracious love, because you reward each person according to what he does. ISV — Psalm 62:12