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Psalms 62:2
2My soul, wait in stillness, only for God— from Him comes my salvation.
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
1For the music director, on Jeduthun. A psalm of David. My soul, wait in stillness, only for God— from Him comes my salvation. 3He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress—I will never be moved. 4How long will all of you assault a man, to crush him, like a leaning wall, a fence to be torn down?
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 62:6My soul, wait in stillness, only for God— for from Him comes my expectation.
- Psalms 18:2He said, I love You, Adonai my strength!
- Psalms 21:1For the music director, a psalm of David.
- Psalms 27:1Of David. Adonai is my light and my salvation: whom should I fear? Adonai is the stronghold of my life: whom should I dread?
- Psalms 73:25Whom have I in heaven but You? On earth there is none I desire besides You.
- Deuteronomy 32:30How can one chase a thousand and two put ten thousand to flight, unless their Rock had sold them and Adonai had handed them over?
- Isaiah 26:4Trust in Adonai forever, for the Lord Adonai is a Rock of ages.
- Isaiah 32:2Each will be like a refuge from the wind and a shelter from the storm, like streams of water in a dry place, like the shade of a massive rock in a weary land.
- Psalms 59:9But You, Adonai, are laughing at them. You scoff at all the nations.
- Psalms 37:24Though he stumble, he will not fall headlong, for Adonai is holding his hand.
- Micah 7:8Do not rejoice over me, O my enemy. Though I have fallen—I will arise. Though I sit in darkness, Adonai is my light.
- 1 Corinthians 10:13No temptation has taken hold of you except what is common to mankind. But God is faithful—He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can handle. But with the temptation He will also provide a way of escape, so you will be able to endure it.
- 2 Corinthians 4:8We are hard pressed in every way, yet not crushed; perplexed, yet not in despair;
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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