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Psalms 62:9

Psalms 62:10-1953 kjv — Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them. God hath spo…

King James Version

10

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

11

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

12

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

— Psalms 62:10-1953, King James Version

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Psalms 62:10-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “Trust not in oppression, And become not vain in robbery: If riches increase, set not your heart thereon. God hath spoken once, Twice have I heard this, That power belongeth unto God. Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth lovingkindness; For thou renderest to every man according to his work. ”

  • WEB

    “Don't trust in oppression. Don't become vain in robbery. If riches increase, don't set your heart on them. God has spoken once; twice I have heard this, that power belongs to God. Also to you, Lord, belongs loving kindness, for you reward every man according to his work. A Psalm by David, when he was in the desert of Judah.”

  • NET

    “Do not trust in what you can gain by oppression! Do not put false confidence in what you can gain by robbery! If wealth increases, do not become attached to it! God has declared one principle; two principles I have heard: God is strong, and you, O Lord, demonstrate loyal love. For you repay men for what they do.”

  • DRB

    “But they have sought my soul in vain, they shall go into the lower parts of the earth: They shall be delivered into the hands of the sword, they shall be the portions of foxes. But the king shall rejoice in God, all they shall be praised that swear by him: because the mouth is stopped of them that speak wicked things. ”

  • BBE

    “Have no faith in the rewards of evil-doing, or in profits wrongly made: if your wealth is increased, do not put your hopes on it. Once has God said, twice has it come to my ears, that power is God's: And mercy, O Lord, is yours, for you give to every man the reward of his work.”

  • KJVA

    “Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them. God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God. Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work. ”

Psalms 62 — Context

7

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

8

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

9

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.

10

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

11

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

12

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

Psalms 62:10-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 62:10-1953 say?
Psalms 62:10-1953 in the King James Version reads: “Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them. God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God. Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work. ”
Where is Psalms 62:10-1953 in the Bible?
Psalms 62:10-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 62, verses 10–1953.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 62:10-1953.
What translation should I read Psalms 62:10-1953 in?
Psalms 62:10-1953 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 62:10-1953?
Psalms 62:10-1953 reads (KJV): “Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them. God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God. Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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