Psalms 62:12
Truly, the king will rejoice in God: all those who swear by him will be praised, because the mouth of those who speak iniquity has been blocked.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.
In Context
11They will be delivered into the hand of the sword. They will be the portions of foxes.
Cross References
Exodus 34:6And as he was crossing before him, he said: “The Ruler, the Lord God, merciful and lenient, patient and full of compassion and also truthful,
Job 9:19If strength is sought, he is most strong; if equity in judgment, no one would dare to give testimony for me.
Job 34:11For he will restore to man his works, and according to the ways of each, he will repay them.
Psalms 86:5Will not Zion say that this man and that man were born in her? And the Most High himself has founded her.
Psalms 103:8The mountains ascend, and the plains descend, to the place which you have founded for them.
Proverbs 24:12If you would say: “I do not have sufficient strength.” He who inspects the heart, the same one understands, and nothing slips past the one who preserves your soul. And he shall repay a man according to his works.
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 →