Surely men of low degree are just a breath,
and men of high degree are a lie.
In the balances they will go up.
They are together lighter than a breath.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Psalms 62:9 in context
Psalms 62:6–12
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He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress.
I will not be shaken.
7
My salvation and my honor is with God.
The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
8
Trust in him at all times, you people.
Pour out your heart before him.
God is a refuge for us. Selah.
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Selected verse
Surely men of low degree are just a breath,
and men of high degree are a lie.
In the balances they will go up.
They are together lighter than a breath.
10
Don’t trust in oppression.
Don’t become vain in robbery.
If riches increase,
don’t set your heart on them.
11
God has spoken once;
twice I have heard this,
that power belongs to God.
12
Also to you, Lord, belongs loving kindness,
for you reward every man according to his work.
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