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Psalm Ps. 62. God’s people sing this psalm for encouragement as they are oppressed by powerful, wealthy people. In such a situation, it would be easy to despair, or else to seek security in power and wealth rather than in God.
Ps. 62:1–2 God alone. God is the only reliable hope. The psalm contrasts God’s salvation and the kind that comes through unjust means (see v. 10, “put no trust in extortion”).
Ps. 62:3–4 The next section speaks to those who attack a man, particularly through lies and injustice. The question how long is not asking for information but is expressing despair (compare 13:1).
Ps. 62:8–10 After speaking to his own soul (vv. 5–7), the singer now addresses the whole congregation (O people). He urges them to trust in God and to find in him a refuge. They should refuse to participate in the methods of the attackers (put no trust in extortion). Humans are together lighter than a breath, so any merely human effort will fail to achieve lasting good.
Ps. 62:11–12 To say once . . . twice is to indicate that the idea is certain. God has the power to carry out his will, and because of his steadfast love, his people can trust him to do that.
Ps. 62:12 render to a man according to his work. In the final judgment, believers’ deeds will show the reality of their faith (see Matt. 12:33–37; 16:27; John 5:28–29; James 1:12; Rev. 20:13).
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