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Psalm 62 :: English Standard Version (ESV)

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My Soul Waits for God Alone

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:1 - To the choirmaster: according to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.
For God alone my soul waits in silence;
from him comes my salvation.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:2 - He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:3 - How long will all of you attack a man
to batter him,
like a leaning wall, a tottering fence?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:4 - They only plan to thrust him down from his high position.
They take pleasure in falsehood.
They bless with their mouths,
but inwardly they curse. Selah

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:5 - For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence,
for my hope is from him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:6 - He only is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be shaken.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:7 - On God rests my salvation and my glory;
my mighty rock, my refuge is God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:8 - Trust in him at all times, O people;
pour out your heart before him;
God is a refuge for us. Selah

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:9 - Those of low estate are but a breath;
those of high estate are a delusion;
in the balances they go up;
they are together lighter than a breath.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:10 - Put no trust in extortion;
set no vain hopes on robbery;
if riches increase, set not your heart on them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:11 - Once God has spoken;
twice have I heard this:
that power belongs to God,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:12 - and that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love.
For you will render to a man
according to his work.
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