Psalms 62:9 net — Men are nothing but a mere breath; human beings are unreliable. When they are weighed in the scales, all of them togeth…

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"Men are nothing but a mere breath; human beings are unreliable. When they are weighed in the scales, all of them together are lighter than air."

— Psalms 62:9, NET Bible

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Psalms 62 — Context

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He alone is my protector and deliverer. He is my refuge; I will not be shaken.

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God delivers me and exalts me; God is my strong protector and my shelter.

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Trust in him at all times, you people! Pour out your hearts before him! God is our shelter!(Selah)

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Men are nothing but a mere breath; human beings are unreliable. When they are weighed in the scales, all of them together are lighter than air.

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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!

11

God has declared one principle; two principles I have heard: God is strong,

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and you, O Lord, demonstrate loyal love. For you repay men for what they do.

Psalms 62:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 62:9 say?
Psalms 62:9 in the NET Bible reads: “Men are nothing but a mere breath; human beings are unreliable. When they are weighed in the scales, all of them together are lighter than air.”
Where is Psalms 62:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 62:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 62, verse 9.
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 62:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 62:9 in?
Psalms 62:9 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 62:9?
Psalms 62:9 reads (NET): “Men are nothing but a mere breath; human beings are unreliable. When they are weighed in the scales, all of them together are lighter than air.” 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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