Psalm 62:4

Translations

Modern

They fully intend to cast him down from his lofty perch; they delight in lies; with their mouths they bless, but inwardly they curse. Selah

Traditional

They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.

Literal

Surely from his high position they take counsel to thrust him down; they delight in lies—with their mouth they bless, and within them they curse. Selah

Latin

Verumtamen pretium meum cogitaverunt repellere; cucurri in siti: ore suo benedicebant, et corde suo maledicebant.

Original

Hebrew

English

They fully intend to cast him down from his lofty perch; they delight in lies; with their mouths they bless, but inwardly they curse. Selah

Notes

Psalms 62:4

his lofty perch: This means the royal throne.

Psalms 62:3–4

The enemies want to overthrow the king using lies and tricks.

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 Salvation in the Psalms The Heart in the Psalms Trusting God in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms

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People

Selah: A musical or liturgical term of uncertain meaning

Glossary

David Jeduthun Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Character of the Wicked: Lying Enemy: The Wickedness of David's Falsehood: General Scriptures Concerning Lying: The Wicked: Delight In Malice: General Scriptures Concerning

Psalm 62:4

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