Psalms 62:9-10

Lowborn men are but a vapor; the exalted are but a lie. Weighed on the scale, they go up; together they are but a vapor. Place no trust in extortion or false hope in stolen goods. If your riches increase, do not set your heart upon them.

Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of Psalms 62

3 songs meet this passage

  • “She don't love me she just love me cause I'm him”

    Grieve · Derek Pope

    strains against Psalms 62:9-10

    The song notices love built on status is hollow, echoing the Psalm's warning against trusting in fame or gain, though it doesn't turn toward a truer love.

  • Like a Rolling Stone · Bob Dylan

    resonates with Psalms 62:9-10

    Both strip away trust in status and riches as a false refuge, though the song stops at the ache rather than pointing to God.

  • “Death to the superstars”

    I Ain't Better · Marlon Craft

    resonates with Psalms 62:9-10

    Rejects the inflated worth of fame and status, aligning with the Psalmist's warning not to trust in human greatness.

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