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Psalm 62:9-10 KJV
Psalms · chapter 62 · verses 9–10 · King James Version
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.Psalm 62:9-10 · King James Version
Psalm 62:9-10 in context
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.
12Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.
Cross references
Key words (Strong's)
- altogetheryachadproperly, a unitH3162 →
- oppressionʻôsheqinjury, fraud, distress, unjust gainH6233 →
- increasenûwbto germinateH5107 →
- balancemôʼzêna pair of scalesH3976 →
- robberygâzêlrobbery, or plunderH1498 →
- vanityhebelemptiness or vanityH1892 →
- richeschayilprobably a force, whether of men, means or other resourcesH2428 →
- Trustbâṭachfiguratively, to trust, be confident or sureH982 →
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