Psalm 62:12

Translations

Modern

…and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.

Traditional

Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.

Literal

…and unto You, O Lord, is loving devotion. For You do recompense to each man according to his work.

Latin

…et tibi, Domine, misericordia: quia tu reddes unicuique juxta opera sua.

Original

Hebrew

English

…and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.

Notes

Psalms 62:11–12

Only God balances power and loving devotion. He cares for his people by removing those who do evil from the world (see Psalm 1:6).

Psalms 62:9–12

Humans are temporary, unlike God. Even when successful, their prosperity does not last long.

Psalms 62:1–12

This psalm expresses trust in the king and includes a prayer for him. The king relies on God even during tough times.

His tricky and strong enemies challenge him, but he stays strong. He urges himself and his people to trust God.

He wants them to view their human enemies from God's perspective, where they seem weak, temporary, and deceitful (Psalm 62:9).

Psalms 61:1–63:11

In these royal prayers, the psalmist longs for God’s presence. All three psalms concern themselves with the king’s security.

Psalms 51:1–65:13

These psalms of David share a common theme. They reflect on the experience of evil. In Psalm 51, the psalmist admits his wrongdoing and asks for God's forgiveness. Psalms 52–64 express sorrow over specific evils David faced. A song of praise (Psalm 65) brings David's laments to an end.

Theme notes and profiles

David God’s Judgment of His People Trusting God in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Matthew 16:27
For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.
Job 34:11
For according to a man’s deeds He repays him; according to a man’s ways He brings consequences.
2 Corinthians 5:10
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.
Psalm 103:8
The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion.
Romans 2:6
God “will repay each one according to his deeds.”
Exodus 34:6–7
Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,
Psalm 86:15
But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.
Proverbs 24:12
If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds?
Ezekiel 18:30
Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall.
Micah 7:18
Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion?
Daniel 9:9
To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, even though we have rebelled against Him
Psalm 86:5
For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

David Jeduthun Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In God: Judge, and his Justice God: Mercy of Judgment: According to Opportunity and Works Man: Shall be Recompensed According to his Works Punishment: According to Deeds The Mercy of God is Part of his Character

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