Psalms 62:3
How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence.
Main message
Psalm 62:3 confronts people who keep attacking someone already pictured as a leaning wall or tottering fence.
Meaning in context
Psalm 62:3–4 · Violent pressure and double speech — The speaker exposes coordinated attack, status-seeking, and speech that blesses outwardly while cursing inwardly.
The verse exposes predatory pressure against vulnerability and asks how long such coordinated aggression will continue.
Further teachings
Vulnerability must not be exploited
The leaning-wall image highlights the cruelty of attacking what is already fragile.
Cross References: Psalm 62:3.
Applications in daily life
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When someone is being targeted or bullied
Name predatory conduct truthfully and pursue safe, lawful protection and support.
Do not transfer enemy language to modern ethnic, political, religious, or social groups.
Related Bible passages and resources
Common misreadings
The verse authorizes believers to identify modern groups as enemies deserving attack.
It condemns predatory conduct and does not authorize retaliation, collective blame, harassment, or violence.
How to Apply Psalms 62:3
Use Psalms 62:3 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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- The Lord Will Editorial Team
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