Psalms 62:5

Yet my soule keepe thou silence vnto God: for mine hope is in him.

Geneva Bible 1599

In The King James Version

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

In Context

4Yet they consult to cast him downe from his dignitie: their delight is in lies, they blesse with their mouthes, but curse with their hearts. Selah.

6Yet is hee my strength, and my saluation, and my defence: therefore I shall not be mooued.

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Cross References

Psalms 37:34Waite thou on the Lord, and keepe his way, and he shall exalt thee, that thou shalt inherite the lande: when the wicked men shall perish, thou shalt see.

Psalms 42:5Why art thou cast downe, my soule, and vnquiet within me? waite on God: for I will yet giue him thankes for the helpe of his presence.

Psalms 43:5Why art thou cast downe, my soule? and why art thou disquieted within mee? waite on God: for I will yet giue him thankes, he is my present helpe, and my God.

Psalms 71:5For thou art mine hope, O Lord God, euen my trust from my youth.

Psalms 104:1My soule, prayse thou the Lord: O Lord my God, thou art exceeding great, thou art clothed with glorie and honour.

Psalms 146:1Praise ye the Lord. Praise thou the Lord, O my soule.

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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