Psalms 62:1
O God, my God, I cry to you early; my soul has thirsted for you: how often has my flesh longed after you, in a barren and trackless and dry land! 1
LXX2012 (US English)
In The King James Version
Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
In Context
2Thus have I appeared before you in the sanctuary, that I might see your power and your glory. 1
Cross References
1 Chronicles 16:41And with him were Aeman and Idithun, and the rest chosen out by name to praise the Lord, for his mercy endures for ever.
1 Chronicles 25:3To Idithun were reckoned the sons of Idithun, Godolias, and Suri, and Iseas, and Asabias, and Matthathias, six after their father Idithun, sounding loudly on the harp thanksgiving and praise to the Lord.
Psalms 37:7For my soul is filled with mockings; and there is no health in my flesh. 1
Psalms 39:1I waited patiently for the Lord; and he attended to me, and listened to my supplication. 1
Psalms 62:2Thus have I appeared before you in the sanctuary, that I might see your power and your glory. 1
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 →