Psalms 62:11
“God has spoken once; twice I have heard this, that power belongs to God.”
What does Psalms 62:11 mean?
The psalmist is reflecting on a truth so foundational that it bears repeating. When God speaks, God speaks with absolute authority, and the message here is crystal clear: real power, ultimate power, belongs to God alone. This isn't about earthly might or human influence, but about the kind of power that sustains creation and holds all things together. The repetition in this verse—hearing it once, then twice—mirrors how we often need to hear important truths more than once before they truly settle into our hearts. The psalmist is saying that this particular reality has been impressed upon them again and again through experience and reflection. In hard times especially, when circumstances feel overwhelming or when human power seems to be winning out, this message offers something solid to hold onto: the ultimate authority and control belongs to God, not to earthly rulers, circumstances, or fears.