Psalm 62:11 “God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: that power belongs to Go…”

Psalm 62:11

God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: that power belongs to God,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.

World English Bible

God has spoken once; twice I have heard this, that power belongs to God.

American Standard Version

God hath spoken once, Twice have I heard this, That power belongeth unto God.

Geneva Bible 1599

God spake once or twise, I haue heard it, that power belongeth vnto God,

Darby Translation

Once hath God spoken, twice have I heard this, that strength [belongeth] unto God.

Young's Literal Translation

Once hath God spoken, twice I heard this, That 'strength [is] with God.'

Bible in Basic English

Once has God said, twice has it come to my ears, that power is God's:

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Cross references

“spoken”

Job 33:14 Job 40:5

Job 33:14 · BSB

For God speaks in one way and in another, yet no one notices.

Job 40:5 · BSB

I have spoken once, but I have no answer— twice, but I have nothing to add.”

“power”

Revelation 19:1 Isaiah 26:4 John 19:11 Matthew 28:18 Matthew 6:13 Psalm 68:34

Revelation 19:1 · BSB

After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God!

Isaiah 26:4 · BSB

Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.

John 19:11 · BSB

Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.”

Matthew 28:18 · BSB

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

Matthew 6:13 · BSB

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. ’

Psalm 68:34 · BSB

Ascribe the power to God, whose majesty is over Israel, whose strength is in the skies.

Also

Psalm 59:17

Psalm 59:17 · BSB

To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

10Place no trust in extortion or false hope in stolen goods. If your riches increase, do not set your heart upon them.

12and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.

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