Psalms
Summary
Psalm 62 is a profound meditation on finding absolute rest and refuge in God alone. David declares, "Truly my soul finds rest in God alone," repeating that God is his "rock," "salvation," and "high tower." He contrasts the stability of God with the frailty of men, who are "altogether lighter than vanity." The psalm warns against trusting in "riches" or "oppression" but encourages the people to "pour out your heart before him" at all times. It concludes with the twin pillars of God's character: that "power belongs to God" and that to Him belongs "mercy."
Truly my soul finds rest in God alone; from him comes my salvation.
He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my high tower; I shall not be greatly moved.
How long will you imagine mischief against a man? You shall be slain, all of you; as a leaning wall shall you be, and as a tottering fence.
They only consult to cast him down from his high position; they delight in lies; they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.
My soul, find rest in God alone; for my expectation is from him.
He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my high tower; I shall not be moved.
In God is my salvation and my glory; the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
Trust in him at all times; you people, pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah.
Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie; to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.
Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery; if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
God has spoken once; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God.
Also to you, O Lord, belongs mercy; for you render to every man according to his work.