Psalms 62:3

(62-4) How long will ye set upon a man, that ye may slay him, all of you, as a leaning wall, a tottering fence?

JPS TaNaKH 1917

In The King James Version

How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence.

In Context

2(62-3) He only is my rock and my salvation, my high tower, I shall not be greatly moved.

4(62-5) They only devise to thrust him down from his height, delighting in lies; they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah

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Cross References

Exodus 16:28And the LORD said unto Moses: 'How long refuse ye to keep My commandments and My laws?

Psalms 4:2(4-3) O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be put to shame, in that ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? Selah

Psalms 18:3(18-4) Praised, I cry, is the LORD, and I am saved from mine enemies.

Psalms 38:12(38-13) They also that seek after my life lay snares for me; and they that seek my hurt speak crafty devices, and utter deceits all the day.

Psalms 82:2'How long will ye judge unjustly, and respect the persons of the wicked? Selah

Psalms 140:2(140-3) Who devise evil things in their heart; every day do they stir up wars.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 62:2-8

Waiting upon God; Confidence in God. 1 Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. 2 He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved. 3 How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence. 4 They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah. 5 My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my… Read the whole commentary →

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