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Psalm 62:9

World English Bible

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.

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Psalm 62:9 in other translations

Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: In the balances they will go up; They are together lighter than vanity.

Psalm 62:9 · American Standard Version

Psalm 62:9 in context

  1. 7My salvation and my honor is with God.
    The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
  2. 8Trust in him at all times, you people.
    Pour out your heart before him.
    God is a refuge for us.
  3. 9Surely 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.
  4. 10Don’t trust in oppression.
    Don’t become vain in robbery.
    If riches increase,
    don’t set your heart on them.
  5. 11God has spoken once;
    twice I have heard this,
    that power belongs to God.