Psalms 62:11
God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
Main message
Psalm 62:11 says God has spoken and the lesson has been heard repeatedly: power belongs to God.
Meaning in context
Psalm 62:11–12 · Power and steadfast love belong to God — The close joins divine power with steadfast love and accountable judgment.
The 'once…twice' formula emphasizes settled certainty rather than giving a mathematical count of revelations.
Further teachings
Human power is never ultimate
The verse reserves final sovereignty for God.
Cross References: Psalm 62:11.
Applications in daily life
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When exercising or facing authority
Treat human power as limited, accountable, and answerable to moral truth.
The verse does not imply that every form of human authority is illegitimate.
Related Bible passages and resources
Common misreadings
Because power belongs to God, human power should never be exercised.
The verse denies ultimate sovereignty to humans; it does not erase legitimate, accountable uses of delegated authority.
How to Apply Psalms 62:11
Use Psalms 62:11 as a daily declaration. Speak it over your circumstances, inserting your name where relevant. Let its promise from Psalms anchor your perspective as you navigate decisions related to from Scripture, and share it with one person who might need it today.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
Psalm 62 commentary anchored in the public-domain text used by the site (en).
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