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David exhorts the listener to quietly trust in God despite the attacks of others, whose only aim is to tear the faithful down. He warns against seeking security in wealth or oppression and affirms that power and steadfast love belong to God alone.
Why it mattersPermalink
This psalm contrasts true and false security: the faithful wait in stillness for God’s deliverance, while the wicked trust in lies, wealth, and violence. God’s promise to “repay according to work” echoes Proverbs 24:12 and Romans 2:6, reminding us that faith is revealed through action (James 2:17). David’s final declaration emphasizes God’s perfect balance of power and love (v.11–12).
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Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God,