Psalms 62:3
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How long will you threaten a man? Will all of you throw him down like a leaning wall or a tottering fence?
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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 ↗62:3-4 The enemies desire to topple the king with lies and cunning.
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Wash the evil from your heart, O Jerusalem, so that you may be saved. How long will you harbor wicked thoughts within you?
“How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah
who devise evil in their hearts and stir up war all day long.
Then the LORD said to Moses, “How long will you refuse to keep My commandments and instructions?
Those who seek my life lay snares; those who wish me harm speak destruction, plotting deceit all day long.
Though they intend You harm, the schemes they devise will not prevail.
“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?
How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies? Selah
Although I trained and strengthened their arms, they plot evil against Me.
How long will you lie there, O slacker? When will you get up from your sleep?