Psalms 62:11
\62:10\Have no faith in the rewards of evil-doing, or in profits wrongly made: if your wealth is increased, do not put your hopes on it.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
In Context
12\62:11\Once has God said, twice has it come to my ears, that power is God's:
Cross References
2 Kings 20:13And Hezekiah was glad at their coming and let them see all his store of wealth, the silver and the gold and the spices and the oil of great price, and the house of his arms, and everything there was in his stores; there was nothing in all his house or his kingdom which Hezekiah did not let them see.
Job 33:14For God gives his word in one way, even in two, and man is not conscious of it:
Psalms 59:17\59:16\But I will make songs of your power; yes, I will give cries of joy for your mercy in the morning; because you have been my strength and my high tower in the day of my trouble.
Isaiah 26:4Let your hope be in the Lord for ever: for the Lord Jah is an unchanging Rock.
Matthew 6:13And let us not be put to the test, but keep us safe from the Evil One.
John 19:11Jesus gave this answer: You would have no power at all over me if it was not given to you by God; so that he who gave me up to you has the greater sin.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 62:9-12
An Exhortation to Trust in God. 8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah. 9 Surely 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. 10 Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them. 11 God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God. 12 Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou… Read the whole commentary →