Psalms 62:5

But they have thought to cast away my price; I ran in thirst: they blessed with their mouth, but cursed with their heart.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.

In Context

4How long do you rush in upon a man? you all kill, as if you were thrusting down a leaning wall, and a tottering fence.

6But be thou, O my soul, subject to God: for from him is my patience.

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Cross References

Psalms 37:34Expect the Lord and keep his way : and he will exalt thee to inherit the land : when the sinners shall perish thou shalt see.

Psalms 42:5These things I remembered, and poured out my soul in me : for I shall go over into the place of the wonderful tabernacle, even to the house of God : With the voice of joy and praise; the noise of one feasting.

Psalms 43:5To thee, O God my God, I will give praise upon the harp : why art thou sad, O my soul? and why dost thou disquiet me?

Psalms 71:5For thou art my patience, O Lord: my hope, O Lord, from my youth;

Psalms 104:1For David himself. Bless the Lord, O my soul: O Lord my God, thou art exceedingly great. Thou hast put on praise and beauty:

Psalms 146:1I will extol thee, O God my king: and I will bless thy name for ever; yea, for ever and ever.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 62:2-8

Waiting upon God; Confidence in God. 1 Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. 2 He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved. 3 How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence. 4 They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah. 5 My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my… Read the whole commentary →

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