Psalms 62:1
“For the leader of the music of the Jeduthunites, A psalm of David.” Truly my soul resteth on God alone; From him cometh my deliverance!
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
In Context
2He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my safeguard, I shall not wholly fall!
Cross References
Psalms 27:14Be of good courage; let thy heart be strong; Hope thou in the LORD!
Psalms 37:7Hope thou patiently on the LORD, And in him place thy trust! Be not angry on account of the prosperous,—On account of him that deviseth deceit!
Psalms 39:1“A psalm of David. For the leader of the music of the Jeduthunites.” I said, I will take heed to my ways, That I may not sin with my tongue; I will keep my mouth with a bridle, While the wicked is before me.
Psalms 62:2He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my safeguard, I shall not wholly fall!
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 →