Psalm 62
June 13, 2012 1 Comment
Thanks to the godly person who has just who suggested I give Psalm 62 a read. I share it with you at this time:
1. In God alone there is rest for my soul, from him comes my safety;
2. he alone is my rock, my safety, my stronghold so that I stand unshaken.
3. How much longer will you set on a victim, all together, intent on murder, like a rampart already leaning over, a wall already damaged?
4. Trickery is their only plan, deception their only pleasure, with lies on their lips they pronounce a blessing, with a curse in their hearts.
5. Rest in God alone, my soul! He is the source of my hope.
6. He alone is my rock, my safety, my stronghold, so that I stand unwavering.
7. In God is my safety and my glory, the rock of my strength. In God is my refuge;
8. trust in him, you people, at all times. Pour out your hearts to him, God is a refuge for us.
9. Ordinary people are a mere puff of wind, important people a delusion; set both on the scales together, and they are lighter than a puff of wind…
11. Once God has spoken, twice have I heard this: Strength belongs to God,
12. to you, Lord, faithful love; and you repay everyone as their deeds deserve.
About Fr Stephen Smuts
Great Psalm, 62! Of course the historical context is Saul seeking David’s life! (See, 1 Sam. 23:16-18) I like verse 9…in the NASB, “Men of low degree are only vanity, and men of rank are a lie; In the balances they go up ; They are together lighter than breath.” (i.e vanity!) Both kinds of men and people are mere “breath” which in the end, vanishes! As one has said here, with verse 10 also: “It is a warning against the old temptation to follow might rather than right.” Note, ‘Oppression and robbery’ are often coupled, (Lev. 6: 3-4 ; Ezek. 22:29; and compare Isa. 30:12).
Oh my, let us speak truth, and not oppress and rob each other! I know, not always easy when we think we are pressing truth?