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Psalm 62:8-9 KJV
Psalms · chapter 62 · verses 8–9 · King James Version
8Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah. 9Surely 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.Psalm 62:8-9 · King James Version
Psalm 62:8-9 in context
6He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.
7In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
8Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
9Surely 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.
10Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
11God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
Cross references
- Philippians 4:6
- Isaiah 26:4
- Lamentations 2:19
- Psalms 142:2
- 1 Samuel 1:15
- Psalms 18:2
- Psalms 22:4-5
- Psalms 42:4
- Psalms 39:5
- Isaiah 40:17
- Isaiah 40:15
Key words (Strong's)
- altogetheryachadproperly, a unitH3162 →
- balancemôʼzêna pair of scalesH3976 →
- peopleʻama peopleH5971 →
- beforepânîymthe faceH6440 →
- refugemachăçeha shelterH4268 →
- vanityhebelemptiness or vanityH1892 →
- Trustbâṭachfiguratively, to trust, be confident or sureH982 →
- timesʻêthtime, especially now, when, etcH6256 →
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