English Standard Version
Psalms 62:11
11Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God,
Psalms 62:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
- New International Version (NIV)One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard: “Power belongs to you, God,
- New King James Version (NKJV)God has spoken once, Twice I have heard this: That power belongs to God.
- New Living Translation (NLT)God has spoken plainly, and I have heard it many times: Power, O God, belongs to you;
Context of Psalms 62:11
9Those of low estate are but a breath; those of high estate are a delusion; in the balances they go up; they are together lighter than a breath. 10Put no trust in extortion; set no vain hopes on robbery; if riches increase, set not your heart on them. Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God, 12and that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love. For you will render to a man according to his work.
Read all of Psalms 62Psalms 62:11 word by word
אַחַ֤ת׀ דִּבֶּ֬ר אֱלֹהִ֗ים שְׁתַּֽיִם־ז֥וּ שָׁמָ֑עְתִּי כִּ֥י עֹ֝֗ז לֵאלֹהִֽים׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 62:11
- Job 33:14For God speaks in one way, and in two, though man does not perceive it.
- Job 40:5I have spoken once, and I will not answer; twice, but I will proceed no further."
- Psalms 68:34Ascribe power to God, whose majesty is over Israel, and whose power is in the skies.
- Isaiah 26:4Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.
- Matthew 6:13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
- Matthew 28:18And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
- John 19:11Jesus answered him, "You would have no authority over me at all unless it had been given you from above. Therefore he who delivered me over to you has the greater sin."
- Revelation 19:1After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, "Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God,
Commentaries on Psalms 62:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11God hath spoken once - God has once addressed his people in giving the law on Mount Sinai. The Chaldee translates the whole passage thus: "God hath spoken one law, and twice have we heard this from the mouth of Moses the great scribe, that strength is before God: and it becomes thee, O God, to show mercy to the righteous; for thou renderest to man according to his works." Twice have I heard this - Except some of the ancient Versions, almost every version…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this - This repetition, or this declaration that he had heard the thing repeated, is designed to give emphasis to what was said, or to call attention to it as particularly worthy of notice. See the notes at Job 33:14. Compare Job 40:5. The sentiment here is particularly important, or is deserving of special attention, because, as the psalmist had shown, all other resources fail, and confidence is to be placed in…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-12Verses 8-12 Those who have found the comfort of the ways of God themselves, will invite others into those ways; we shall never have the less for others sharing with us. the good counsel given is, to trust wholly in God. We must so trust in him at all times, as not at any time to put that trust in ourselves, or in any creature, which is to be put in him only. Trust in him to guide us when in doubt, to protect us when in danger, to supply us when in want…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11-12Only God balances power and loving devotion. He cares for his people by removing those who do evil from the world (see Psalm 1:6).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. once; twice--(as in Job 33:14; 40:5), are used to give emphasis to the sentiment. God's power is tempered by His mercy, which it also sustains.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 62
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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