God’s Word Translation
Psalms 62:2
2He alone is my rock and my savior—my stronghold. I cannot be severely shaken.
Psalms 62:2 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
- New International Version (NIV)Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
- English Standard Version (ESV)He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.
- New King James Version (NKJV)He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.
Context of Psalms 62:2
1My soul waits calmly for God alone. My salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my savior—my stronghold. I cannot be severely shaken. 3How long will all of you attack a person? How long will you try to murder him, as though he were a leaning wall or a sagging fence? 4They plan to force him out of his high position. They are happy to lie. They bless with their mouths, but in their hearts they curse. Selah
Read all of Psalms 62Psalms 62:2 word by word
אַךְ־ה֣וּא צ֭וּרִי וִֽישׁוּעָתִ֑י מִ֝שְׂגַּבִּ֗י לֹא־אֶמּ֥וֹט רַבָּֽה׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 62:2
- Psalms 62:6He alone is my rock and my savior—my stronghold. I cannot be shaken.
- Psalms 18:2The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my Savior, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the strength of my salvation, my stronghold.
- Psalms 21:1The king finds joy in your strength, O Lord. What great joy he has in your victory!
- Psalms 27:1The Lord is my light and my salvation. Who is there to fear? The Lord is my life’s fortress. Who is there to be afraid of?
- Psalms 73:25As long as I have you, I don’t need anyone else in heaven or on earth.
- Deuteronomy 32:30How could one person chase a thousand or two people make ten thousand flee? Their rock used these people to defeat them and the Lord gave them no help.
- Isaiah 26:4Trust the Lord always, because the Lord, the Lord alone, is an everlasting rock.
- Isaiah 32:2Then each ruler will be like a shelter from the wind and a hiding place from the rain. They will be like streams on parched ground and the shade of a large rock in a weary land.
- Psalms 59:9O my strength, I watch for you! God is my stronghold, my merciful God!
- Psalms 37:24When he falls, he will not be thrown down headfirst because the Lord holds on to his hand.
- Micah 7:8Don’t laugh at me, my enemies. Although I’ve fallen, I will get up. Although I sit in the dark, the Lord is my light.
- 1 Corinthians 10:13There isn’t any temptation that you have experienced which is unusual for humans. God, who faithfully keeps his promises, will not allow you to be tempted beyond your power to resist. But when you are tempted, he will also give you the ability to endure the temptation as your way of escape.
- 2 Corinthians 4:8In every way we’re troubled, but we aren’t crushed by our troubles. We’re frustrated, but we don’t give up.
Commentaries on Psalms 62:2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2I shall not be greatly moved - Having God for my rock - strong fortified place, for my salvation - continual safety, and my defense - my elevated tower, which places me out of the reach of my enemies; I shall not be greatly moved - I may be shaken, but cannot be cast down.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2He only is my rock - See the notes at Psalm 18:2. I shall not be greatly moved - The word greatly here, or much - “I shall not be much moved,” implies that he did not anticipate perfect security from danger or calamity; he did not suppose that he would escape all disaster or trouble, but he felt that no great evil would befall him, that his most important interests were safe, and that he would be ultimately secure. He would be restored to his home and…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-12This psalm expresses trust in the king and includes a prayer for him. The king relies on God even during tough times. His tricky and strong enemies challenge him, but he stays strong. He urges himself and his people to trust God. He wants them to view their human enemies from God's perspective, where they seem weak, temporary, and deceitful (Psalm 62:9).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. The titles applied to God often occur (Psa 9:9; 18:2). be greatly moved--(Psa 10:6). No injury shall be permanent, though devised by enemies.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 62
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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