psalm 62

the world is a mess:

• war
• tyranny
• genocide
• persecution
• racism
• hunger
• disease
• greed
• extortion
• dishonesty
• hate
• crime
• injustice
• pollution
• natural disasters
• etc.

question: is there hope? 

answer: there is! psalm 62:

1 For the leader; ‘al Jeduthun.* A psalm of David.

I


2 My soul rests in God alone,

from whom comes my salvation.

3 God alone is my rock and salvation,
my fortress; I shall never fall.

4 How long will you set yourself against a man?
You shall all be destroyed,
Like a sagging wall

or a tumbled down fence!

5 Even highly placed people
plot to overthrow him.
They delight in lies;
they bless with their mouths,
but inwardly they curse.


Selah

II

6 My soul, be at rest in God alone,
from whom comes my hope.

7 God alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not fall.

8 My deliverance and honor are with God,
my strong rock;
my refuge is with God.

9 Trust God at all times, my people!
Pour out your hearts to God our refuge!

Selah

III

10 Mortals are a mere breath,
the sons of man but an illusion;

On a balance they rise;

together they weigh nothing.

11 Do not trust in extortion;
in plunder put no empty hope.

On wealth that increases,

do not set your heart.

12 One thing God has said;

two things I have heard:
Strength belongs to God;

13 so too, my Lord, does mercy,
For you repay each man
according to his deeds.

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