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Psalm 62

1 My soul rests quietly only when it looks ^a to God; from him comes my deliverance.

2 He alone is my rock, my deliverance, and my high tower; nothing will shake me.

3 How long will you rage against someone? Would you attack him as if he were a leaning wall or a tottering fence?

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

5 My soul, be quiet before God, for from him comes my hope.

6 He alone is my rock, my deliverance, and my high tower; nothing will shake me.

7 I rely on God who is my deliverance and my glory; he is my strong rock, and my refuge is in God.

8 People, in every situation put your trust in God; ^b pour out your heart before him; for God is a refuge for us. Interlude

9 Human beings ^c are a mere vapor, while people in high positions ^d are not what they appear. When they are placed on the scales, they weigh nothing; even when weighed together, they are less than nothing.

10 Don’t trust in oppression or put false hope in stealing; if you become wealthy, do not set your heart on it.

11 God spoke once, but I heard it twice, “Power belongs to God.”

12 Also to you, Lord, belongs gracious love, because you reward each person according to what he does.