Psalms 62:1
My soul waits in silence for God only. From him [is] my salvation.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
In Context
2He only is my rock and my salvation, my high tower. I shall not be greatly moved.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 16:41And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were mentioned by name, to give thanks to LORD because his loving kindness [is] forever.
1 Chronicles 25:3Of Jeduthun, the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, and Zeri, and Jeshaiah, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah, six, under the hands of their father Jeduthun with the harp, who prophesied in giving thanks and praising LORD.
Psalms 27:14Wait for LORD. Be strong, and let thy heart take courage. Yea, wait thou for LORD.
Psalms 37:7Rest in LORD, and wait patiently for him. Fret not thyself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked devices to pass.
Psalms 39:1I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue. I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked man is before me.
Psalms 62:2He only is my rock and my salvation, my high tower. I shall not be greatly moved.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 62:1
This psalm has nothing in it directly either of prayer or praise, nor does it appear upon what occasion it was penned, nor whether upon any particular occasion, whether mournful or joyful. But in it, I. David with a great deal of pleasure professes his own confidence in God and dependence upon him, and encourages himself to continue waiting on him, ver. 1-7 . II. With a great deal of earnestness he excites and encourages others to trust in God likewise, and not in any creature, ver. 8-12 . In singing it we should… Read the whole commentary →