Psalms 62:3
“How long will you assault a man, would all of you throw him down, Like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence?”
What does Psalms 62:3 mean?
The psalmist is crying out in frustration to his enemies (or perhaps to God about his enemies), asking how much longer they plan to attack and wear him down. He compares himself to a wall that's already crumbling and a fence that's barely standing, suggesting he feels he's nearly broken by their relentless assault. The repetition of "how long" captures the exhaustion of someone who has endured persecution or opposition for what feels like an unbearable stretch of time. This honest prayer speaks to anyone who has felt ganged up on or worn down by others, reminding us that it's okay to voice our pain and ask God when relief will come.