Prayers, Songs, Praises: Psalm 62

Trust in God Alone

For the choir director: according to Jeduthun. A psalm of David.

62:1 I am at rest in God alone;

my salvation comes from him.

2 He alone is my rock and my salvation,

my stronghold; I will never be shaken.

3 How long will you threaten a man?

Will all of you attack
as if he were a leaning wall
or a tottering fence?

4 They only plan to bring him down

from his high position.
They take pleasure in lying;
they bless with their mouths,
but they curse inwardly.Selah

5 Rest in God alone, my soul,

for my hope comes from him.

6 He alone is my rock and my salvation,

my stronghold; I will not be shaken.

7 My salvation and glory depend on God, my strong rock.

My refuge is in God.

8 Trust in him at all times, you people;

pour out your hearts before him.
God is our refuge.Selah

9 Common people are only a vapor;

important people, an illusion.
Together on a scale,
they weigh less than a vapor.

10 Place no trust in oppression

or false hope in robbery.
If wealth increases,
don’t set your heart on it.

11 God has spoken once;

I have heard this twice:
strength belongs to God,

12 and faithful love belongs to you, Lord.

For you repay each according to his works.

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Prayers, Songs, Praises: Psalm 61

Security in God

For the choir director: on stringed instruments. Of David.

61:1 God, hear my cry;
pay attention to my prayer.
2 I call to you from the ends of the earth
when my heart is without strength.
Lead me to a rock that is high above me,
3 for you have been a refuge for me,
a strong tower in the face of the enemy.
4 I will dwell in your tent forever
and take refuge under the shelter of your wings.Selah

5 God, you have heard my vows;
you have given a heritage
to those who fear your name.
6 Add days to the king’s life;
may his years span many generations.
7 May he sit enthroned before God forever.
Appoint faithful love and truth to guard him.
8 Then I will continually sing of your name,
fulfilling my vows day by day.

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