The author of Psalm 62 is David. He shows us the knowledge that God is in control which allows us to wait patiently for him to rescue us. True relief does not come when the problem is resolved, because more problems are on the way! True relief comes from an enduring hope in God's ultimate salvation. Only then will all trials be resolved.
Psalm 62: 3-6 - "How long will you assault a man? Would all of you throw him down -- this leaning wall, this tottering fence? 4-They fully intend to topple him from his lofty place; they take delight in lies. With their mouths they bless, but in their hearts they curse. 5-Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. 6-He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken."
In verses 3-6, David expressed his feelings to God and then reaffirmed his faith. Prayer can release our tensions in times of emotional stress. Trusting God to be our rock, salvation and fortress will change our entire outlook on life. No longer must we be held captive by resentment toward others when they hurt us. When we are resting in God's strength, nothing can shake us.
Psalm 62:9-12 - "Lowborn men are but a breath, the highborn are but a lie; if weighed on a balance, they are nothing; together they are only a breath. 10-Do not trust in extortion or take pride in stolen goods; though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them.
11-One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard; that you, O God, are strong, 12-and that you, O Lord, are loving. Surely you will reward each person according to what he has done."
It is tempting to use honor, power, wealth, or prestige to measure people. We may even think that such people are really getting ahead in life. But on God's scales, these people are a "breath," a puff of air. What, then, can tilt the scales when God weighs us? Trusting God and working for him. Wealth, honor, power, or prestige add nothing to our value in God's eyes, but the faithful work we do for him has eternal value.
Psalm 62 / New International Version
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my salvation comes from him.
2 He alone is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
3 How long will you assault a man?
Would all of you throw him down—
this leaning wall, this tottering fence?
4 They fully intend to topple him
from his lofty place;
they take delight in lies.
With their mouths they bless,
but in their hearts they curse.
5 Find rest, O my soul, in God alone;
my hope comes from him.
6 He alone is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
7 My salvation and my honor depend on God;
he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
8 Trust in him at all times, O people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge.
9 Lowborn men are but a breath,
the highborn are but a lie.
If weighed on a balance, they are nothing;
together they are only a breath.
10 Do not trust in extortion
or take pride in stolen goods;
though your riches increase,
do not set your heart on them.
11 One thing God has spoken,
two things have I heard: that you, O God, are strong,
12 and that you, O Lord, are loving.
Surely you will reward each person
according to what he has done.