Psalms 62:11
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God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: that power belongs to God,
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This psalm has nothing in it directly either of prayer or praise, nor does it appear upon what occasion it was penned, nor whether upon any particular occasion, whether mournful or joyful. But in it, I. David with a great deal of pleasure professes his own confidence in God and dependence upon him, and encourages himself to continue waiting on him (Psa 62:1-7). II. With a great deal of earnestness he excites and encourages others to trust in God likewise, and not in any creature (Psa 62:8-12). In singing it we should stir up ourselves to wait on God. To the chief musician, to Jeduthun. A psalm of David.
Open source ↗62:11-12 Strength and unfailing love remain in balance only in God. He cares for his people by ridding the world of evildoers (see 1:6).
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After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God!
For God speaks in one way and in another, yet no one notices.
Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.
I have spoken once, but I have no answer— twice, but I have nothing to add.”
Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.”
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion.