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The Bible · King James Version

Psalms 62

1To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.

Translator's noteTruly: or, Only
Translator's notewaiteth: Heb. is silent

2He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.

Translator's notedefence: Heb. high place

3How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence.

4They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.

Translator's noteinwardly: Heb. in their inward parts

5My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.

6He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.

7In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.

8Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.

9Surely 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.

Translator's notealtogether: or, alike

10Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.

11God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.

Translator's notepower: or, strength

12Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.

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About this text. King James Version, Church of England translators, 1611 (1769). Public domain (outside the United Kingdom). Translators' marginal notes are shown as separate translator's notes, never as scripture. Sources for The Bible · How Divine Reader works