Psalms 62:10

Trust not in gain of extortion, set no vain hopes in robbery. As for wealth, if it bears fruit, set not your heart upon it.

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In The King James Version

Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.

In Context

9The lowly are nought but a breath, the lofty are but an illusion: in the balances up they go, they are lighter than breath altogether.

11One thing God has uttered, two things there are which I heard that power belongs to God,

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Cross References

Psalms 4:3See! The Lord has shown me his wonderful kindness: the Lord hears, when I call to him.

Psalms 49:6who put their trust in their wealth, and boast of their boundless riches?

Psalms 91:14“Because of their love for me, I will deliver them, I will protect those who trust my name.

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 →

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