Psalms 62:11

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

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In The King James Version

God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.

In Context

10Trust not in gain of extortion, set no vain hopes in robbery. As for wealth, if it bears fruit, set not your heart upon it.

12and to you, too, O Lord, belongs kindness; for you requite each person according to what they have done.

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Cross References

Psalms 59:17My strength, I will sing praise to you, for God is my sure retreat, my faithful God.

Matthew 6:13and take us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.’

John 19:11“You would have no power over me at all,” answered Jesus, “if it had not been given you from above; and, therefore, the man who betrayed me to you is guilty of the greater sin.”

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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