Psalms 62
Psalms 62 is part of “Book II: The Exodus Book” (42–72) in the outline of Psalms.
Psalms 62 summary
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 (Psa 62:1-7). II.
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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 (Psa 62:1-7). II. With a great deal of earnestness he excites and encourages others to trust in God likewise, and not in any creature (Psa 62:8-12). In singing it we should stir up ourselves to wait on God. To the chief musician, to Jeduthun. A psalm of David.
Source: Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible (1706–21; Romans–Revelation completed by Nonconformist ministers). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
Key verses in Psalms 62
Psalms 62 (ASV)
American Standard Version (public domain)
My Soul Waits for God Alone
1For the Chief Musician; after the manner of Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. My soul waiteth in silence for God only: From him [cometh] my salvation. 2He only is my rock and my salvation: [He is] my high tower; I shall not be greatly moved. 3How long will ye set upon a man, That ye may slay [him], all of you, Like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence? 4They only consult to thrust him down from his dignity; They delight in lies; They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. [Selah 5My soul, wait thou in silence for God only; For my expectation is from him. 6He only is my rock and my salvation: [He is] my high tower; I shall not be moved. 7With God is my salvation and my glory: The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. 8Trust in him at all times, ye people; Pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. [Selah 9Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: In the balances they will go up; They are together lighter than vanity. 10Trust not in oppression, And become not vain in robbery: If riches increase, set not your heart [thereon]. 11God hath spoken once, Twice have I heard this, That power belongeth unto God. 12Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth lovingkindness; For thou renderest to every man according to his work.