Psalms 62:10
Trust not in oppression, And in robbery become not vain, Wealth — when it increaseth — set not the heart.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
9Only — vanity [are] the low, a lie the high. In balances to go up they than vanity [are] lighter.
11Once hath God spoken, twice I heard this, That 'strength [is] with God.'
Cross References
Deuteronomy 6:10'And it hath been, when Jehovah thy God doth bring thee in unto the land which He hath sworn to thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give to thee — cities great and good, which thou hast not built,
Job 20:19For he oppressed — he forsook the poor, A house he hath taken violently away, And he doth not build it.
Job 27:16If he heap up as dust silver, And as clay prepare clothing,
Psalms 4:3And know ye that Jehovah Hath separated a saintly one to Himself. Jehovah heareth in my calling to Him.
Psalms 49:6Those trusting on their wealth, And in the multitude of their riches, Do shew themselves foolish.
Psalms 91:14Because in Me he hath delighted, I also deliver him — I set him on high, Because he hath known 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 →