Psalms 62:12
God hath spoken once, these two things have I heard, that power belongeth to God,
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.
In Context
11Trust not in iniquity, and cover not robberies: if riches abound, set not your heart upon them.
13and mercy to thee, O Lord; for thou wilt render to every man according to his works.
Cross References
Exodus 34:6And when he passed before him, he said: O the Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, patient and of much compassion, and true,
Job 9:19If strength be demanded, he is most strong: if equity of judgment, no man dare bear witness for me.
Job 34:11For he will render to a man his work, and according to the ways of every one he will reward them.
Psalms 86:5For thou, O Lord, art sweet and mild: and plenteous in mercy to all that call upon thee.
Psalms 103:8The ford is compassionate and merciful: longsuffering and plenteous in mercy.
Proverbs 24:12If thou say: I have not strength enough: he that seeth into the heart, he understandeth, and nothing deceiveth the keeper of thy soul, end he shall render to 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 →