Psalms 62:12
But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that swears by him shall be praised; for the mouth of them that speak unjust things has been stopped.
Brenton Septuagint
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 shall be delivered up to the power of the sword; they shall be portions for foxes.
Cross References
Exodus 34:6And the Lord passed by before his face, and proclaimed, The Lord God, pitiful and merciful, longsuffering and very compassionate, and true,
Job 9:19For indeed he is strong in power: who then shall resist his judgment?
Job 34:11Yea, he renders to a man accordingly as each of them does, and in a man's path he will find him.
Psalms 86:5A man shall say, Sion is my mother; and such a man was born in her; and the Highest himself has founded her.
Psalms 103:8They go up to the mountains, and down to the plains, to the place which thou hast founded for them.
Proverbs 24:12But if thou shouldest say, I know not this man; know that the Lord knows the hearts of all; and he that formed breath for all, he knows all things, who renders to every 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 →