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Surely you repay all people according to what they have done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/62.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love. For you will render to a man according to his work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/62.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/62.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Also unto thee, O Lord, <i>belongeth</i> mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/62.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Also to You, O Lord, <i>belongs</i> mercy; For You render to each one according to his work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/62.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And faithfulness is Yours, Lord, For You reward a person according to his work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/62.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And lovingkindness is Yours, O Lord, For You recompense a man according to his work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/62.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And lovingkindness is Thine, O Lord, For Thou dost recompense a man according to his work. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/62.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And that to You, O Lord, belongs lovingkindness, For You repay a man according to his work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/62.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Also to You, O Lord, belong lovingkindness <i>and</i> compassion, For You compensate every man according to [the value of] his work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/62.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and faithful love belongs to you, Lord. For you repay each according to his works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/62.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and faithful love belongs to You, LORD. For You repay each according to his works. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/62.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth lovingkindness; For thou renderest to every man according to his work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/62.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and I am very kind." The Lord rewards each of us according to what we do. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/62.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/62.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Mercy belongs to you, O Lord. You reward a person based on what he has done."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/62.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and that his love is constant. You yourself, O Lord, reward everyone according to their deeds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/62.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Also to you, Lord, belongs gracious love, because you reward each person according to what he does.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/62.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/62.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and you, O Lord, demonstrate loyal love. For you repay men for what they do. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/62.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Also to you, Lord, belongs loving kindness, for you reward every man according to his work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/62.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Also to thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/62.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Also to you, Lord, belongs loving kindness, for you reward every man according to his work. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/62.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And with You, O Lord, [is] kindness, "" For You repay to each, "" According to his work!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/62.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And with Thee, O Lord, is kindness, For Thou dost recompense to each, According to his work!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/62.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And to thee, O Jehovah, mercy: for thou wilt recompense to each according to his work.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/62.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />and mercy to thee, O Lord; for thou wilt render to every man according to his works. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/62.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 61:13>and that mercy belongs to you, O Lord. For you will repay each one according to his works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/62.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />so too, my Lord, does mercy, For you repay each man according to his deeds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/62.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord. For you repay to all according to their work.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/62.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Also unto thee, O LORD, belongs mercy; for thou renderest to every man according to his work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/62.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And you, LORD JEHOVAH, have grace, because you reward a man according to his works. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/62.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Also unto Thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy; For Thou renderest to every man according to his work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/62.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and mercy is thine, O Lord; for thou wilt recompense every one according to his works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/62-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=7335" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/62.htm">Waiting on God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: that power belongs to God, <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥā·seḏ (N-ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">and loving devotion</a> <a href="/hebrew/ū·lə·ḵā- (Conj-w:: Prep:: 2ms) -- ">to You,</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">O Lord.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">You</a> <a href="/hebrew/7999.htm" title="7999: ṯə·šal·lêm (V-Piel-Imperf-2ms) -- A primitive root; to be safe; figuratively, to be completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate.">will repay</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: lə·’îš (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">each man</a> <a href="/hebrew/4639.htm" title="4639: kə·ma·‘ă·śê·hū (Prep-k:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A deed, work. From asah; an action; generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product or property.">according to his deeds.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6</a></span><br />God “will repay each one according to his deeds.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-27.htm">Matthew 16:27</a></span><br />For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12</a></span><br />“Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-12.htm">Proverbs 24:12</a></span><br />If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a></span><br />I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10</a></span><br />For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-8</a></span><br />Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/34-11.htm">Job 34:11</a></span><br />For according to a man’s deeds He repays him; according to a man’s ways He brings consequences.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-25.htm">Colossians 3:25</a></span><br />Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-17.htm">1 Peter 1:17</a></span><br />Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/18-30.htm">Ezekiel 18:30</a></span><br />Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/3-10.htm">Isaiah 3:10-11</a></span><br />Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor. / Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-46</a></span><br />When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. / All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. / He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">1 Corinthians 3:8</a></span><br />He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/20-12.htm">Revelation 20:12-13</a></span><br />And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. / The sea gave up its dead, and Death and Hades gave up their dead, and each one was judged according to his deeds.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Also to you, O Lord, belongs mercy: for you render to every man according to his work.</p><p class="hdg">mercy</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/86-15.htm">Psalm 86:15</a></b></br> But thou, O Lord, <i>art</i> a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/103-8.htm">Psalm 103:8,17</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6,7</a></b></br> And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, … </p><p class="hdg">renderest</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/34-11.htm">Job 34:11</a></b></br> For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to <i>his</i> ways.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/24-12.htm">Proverbs 24:12</a></b></br> If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider <i>it</i>? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth <i>not</i> he know <i>it</i>? and shall <i>not</i> he render to <i>every</i> man according to his works?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/32-19.htm">Jeremiah 32:19</a></b></br> Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes <i>are</i> open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/62-11.htm">Belongeth</a> <a href="/psalms/62-11.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/psalms/62-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/61-7.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/61-7.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/61-7.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/61-7.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/62-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/56-7.htm">Recompense</a> <a href="/psalms/54-5.htm">Requite</a> <a href="/psalms/58-11.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/psalms/61-7.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/62-9.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/psalms/55-7.htm">Wilderness</a> <a href="/psalms/59-2.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/68-20.htm">Belongeth</a> <a href="/psalms/68-20.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/psalms/63-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/63-3.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/63-3.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/66-20.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/63-3.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/63-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/91-8.htm">Recompense</a> <a href="/psalms/103-10.htm">Requite</a> <a href="/psalms/70-3.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/psalms/63-3.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/64-6.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/psalms/63-1.htm">Wilderness</a> <a href="/psalms/64-9.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 62</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/62-1.htm">David, professing his confidence in God, discourages his enemies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/62-5.htm">In the same confidence he encourages the godly</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/62-9.htm">No trust is to be put in worldly things</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/62-11.htm">Power and mercy belong to God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/62.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/62.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>and loving devotion to You, O Lord.</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the covenantal relationship between God and His people, highlighting God's steadfast love and faithfulness. The Hebrew word often translated as "loving devotion" is "chesed," which conveys a sense of loyal love and mercy. This concept is central to the Old Testament, reflecting God's enduring commitment to Israel despite their frequent unfaithfulness. It is a reminder of God's character as seen in <a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6-7</a>, where God describes Himself as "abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness." This loving devotion is not only a characteristic of God but also a call for His people to respond in kind, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-5.htm">Deuteronomy 6:5</a>, where the Israelites are commanded to love the Lord with all their heart, soul, and strength. The phrase also foreshadows the New Testament revelation of God's love through Jesus Christ, who embodies divine love and calls His followers to love one another as He has loved them (<a href="/john/13-34.htm">John 13:34</a>).<p><b>For You will repay each man according to his deeds.</b><br>This phrase underscores the biblical principle of divine justice and retribution. It reflects the belief that God is a righteous judge who will ultimately hold every person accountable for their actions. This concept is rooted in the wisdom literature of the Old Testament, such as <a href="/proverbs/24-12.htm">Proverbs 24:12</a>, which states that God will repay each person according to what they have done. It also echoes the prophetic writings, like <a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a>, where God declares that He searches the heart and examines the mind to reward each person according to their conduct. In the New Testament, this principle is affirmed in passages like <a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6</a>, where Paul writes that God "will repay each person according to what they have done." This phrase serves as both a warning and an encouragement, reminding believers of the importance of living righteously and trusting in God's ultimate justice. It also points to the final judgment, where Christ will judge the living and the dead, as described in <a href="/revelation/20-12.htm">Revelation 20:12-13</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/62.htm">Psalm 62</a>, David was the second king of Israel and a man after God's own heart. He often wrote psalms during times of distress, seeking God's strength and justice.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is portrayed as both loving and just, rewarding individuals according to their actions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom the psalm was originally addressed, representing God's chosen people who were often reminded of God's justice and mercy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_dual_nature--love_and_justice.htm">God's Dual Nature: Love and Justice</a></b><br>God embodies both loving devotion and justice. His love is steadfast, but He also holds us accountable for our actions. Understanding this dual nature helps us appreciate the fullness of God's character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_accountability.htm">Personal Accountability</a></b><br>Each person is responsible for their actions. This verse reminds us that our deeds have consequences, and we should live in a way that honors God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_righteous_living.htm">Encouragement in Righteous Living</a></b><br>Knowing that God will repay according to deeds can be a source of encouragement for those striving to live righteously. It assures us that our efforts are not in vain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/motivation_for_repentance.htm">Motivation for Repentance</a></b><br>For those who have strayed, this verse serves as a motivation to repent and seek God's forgiveness, knowing that He is both just and merciful.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_62.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 62</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_exodus_15_2_describe_god.htm">What does 'forget not His benefits' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_their_reward.htm">What is their reward?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_christian_worship.htm">What defines Christian worship?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_psalm_62_and_eph._2_align.htm">In Psalm 62:11-12, God rewards each person according to their deeds--how does this harmonize with the New Testament's teaching on salvation by grace (Ephesians 2:8-9)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/62.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Also unto thee, O Lord,</span> <span class="cmt_word">belongeth mercy;</span> or, <span class="accented">loving kindness</span>. "Of Divine power all nature speaks; the knowledge of God's mercy rests mainly on revelation" (Kay). <span class="cmt_word">For thou renderest to every man according to his work.</span> When God rewards well doing, it is Still of his mercy, since no man can claim that he <span class="accented">deserves</span> reward. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/62-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">and loving devotion to You,</span><br /><span class="heb">חָ֑סֶד</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·seḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O Lord.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדֹנָ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Lord</span><br /><br /><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You</span><br /><span class="heb">אַתָּ֨ה</span> <span class="translit">(’at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will repay</span><br /><span class="heb">תְשַׁלֵּ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(ṯə·šal·lêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7999.htm">Strong's 7999: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">each man</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאִ֣ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">according to his deeds.</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּֽמַעֲשֵֽׂהוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ma·‘ă·śê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4639.htm">Strong's 4639: </a> </span><span class="str2">An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/62-12.htm">Psalm 62:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/62-12.htm">Psalm 62:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/62-12.htm">Psalm 62:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/62-12.htm">Psalm 62:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/62-12.htm">Psalm 62:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/62-12.htm">Psalm 62:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/62-12.htm">Psalm 62:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/62-12.htm">Psalm 62:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/62-12.htm">Psalm 62:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/62-12.htm">Psalm 62:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/62-12.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 62:12 Also to you Lord belongs loving kindness (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/62-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 62:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 62:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/63-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 63:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 63:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>