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Psalm 62:10-11
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Psalm 62:10-11
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
III
10 Mortals are a mere breath,
the sons of man but an illusion;(A)
On a balance they rise;[a]
together they weigh nothing.
11 Do not trust in extortion;
in plunder put no empty hope.
On wealth that increases,
do not set your heart.(B)
Footnotes
- 62:10 On a balance they rise: precious objects were weighed by balancing two pans suspended from a beam. The lighter pan rises.
Psalm 62:10-11
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Psalm 62:10-11
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
10 Put no confidence in extortion,
set no vain hopes on robbery;
if riches increase, set not your heart on them.
11 Once God has spoken;
twice have I heard this:
that power belongs to God;
Psalm 62:10-11
Good News Translation
Psalm 62:10-11
Good News Translation
10 Don't put your trust in violence;
don't hope to gain anything by robbery;
even if your riches increase,
don't depend on them.
11 More than once I have heard God say
that power belongs to him
Psalm 62:10-11
New American Standard Bible
Psalm 62:10-11
New American Standard Bible
10 (A)Do not trust in oppression,
And do not vainly rely on (B)robbery;
If wealth increases, (C)do not set your heart on it.
Footnotes
- Psalm 62:11 Or one thing
- Psalm 62:11 Or These two things I have heard
Psalm 62:10-11
New International Version
Psalm 62:10-11
New International Version
10 Do not trust in extortion(A)
or put vain hope in stolen goods;(B)
though your riches increase,
do not set your heart on them.(C)
11 One thing God has spoken,
two things I have heard:
“Power belongs to you, God,(D)
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