Psalms 62:1
Unto the end, for Idithun, a psalm of David.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
In Context
2Shall not my soul be subject to God? for from him is my salvation.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 16:41And after him Heman, and Idithun, and the rest that were chosen, every one by his name to give praise to the Lord: because his mercy endureth for ever.
1 Chronicles 25:3And of Idithun: the sons of Idithun, Godolias, Serf, Jeseias, and Hasabias, and Mathathias, six, under the hand of their father Idithun, who prophesied with a harp to give thanks and to praise the Lord.
Psalms 27:14Expect the Lord, do manfully, and let thy heart take courage, and wait thou for the Lord.
Psalms 37:7Be subject to the Lord and pray to him Envy not the man who prospereth in his way; the man who doth unjust things.
Psalms 39:1Unto the end, for Idithun himself, a canticle of David.
Psalms 62:2Shall not my soul be subject to God? for from him is my salvation.
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 →