Psalms 61

¹ Unto the end. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.

² Will my soul not be subject to God? For from him is my salvation.

³ Yes, he himself is my God and my salvation. He is my supporter; I will be moved no more.

⁴ How is it that you rush against a man? Every one of you puts to death, as if you were pulling down a ruined wall, leaning over and falling apart.

⁵ So, truly, they intended to reject my price. I ran in thirst. They blessed with their mouth and cursed with their heart.

⁶ Yet, truly, my soul will be subject to God. For from him is my patience.

⁷ For he is my God and my Savior. He is my helper; I will not be expelled.

⁸ In God is my salvation and my glory. He is the God of my help, and my hope is in God.

⁹ All peoples gathered together: trust in him. Pour out your hearts in his sight. God is our helper for eternity.

¹⁰ So, truly, the sons of men are untrustworthy. The sons of men are liars in the scales, so that, by emptiness, they may deceive among themselves.

¹¹ Do not trust in iniquity, and do not desire plunder. If riches flow toward you, do not be willing to set your heart on them.

¹² God has spoken once. I have heard two things: that power belongs to God,

¹³ and that mercy belongs to you, O Lord. For you will repay each one according to his works.