Bible Strands
Psalms 62:12
and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the Lord directly, closing a meditation on God's sovereignty (v. 11) with a declaration of divine character and justice.
The words — חָסֶד (cha.sed) carries the verse's weight: covenant loyalty, not generic affection, is what the psalmist ascribes to God. תְשַלֵּם (te.sha.Lem) is a repayment verb — settling a debt, not a reward.
The thread — Matthew 16:27 places the same repayment principle in the mouth of Jesus at the Son of Man's coming; Job 34:11 states it as a general divine principle; Psalms 103:8 pairs the same chesed with compassion and long-suffering.
Why it lands — The verse holds two truths without softening either: God is loyal to His covenant, and He settles accounts with each person individually.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.
Cross-references
- Matthew 16:27 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.
- Job 34:11 For according to a man’s deeds He repays him; according to a man’s ways He brings consequences.
- Psalms 103:8 The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion.
- Romans 2:6 God “will repay each one according to his deeds.”
- 2 Corinthians 5:10 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.
- Exodus 34:6 Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,
- Psalms 86:15 But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.
- Proverbs 24:12 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?
- Psalms 86:5 For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.
- Ezekiel 18:30 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.