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Psalms Chapter 62 (BBE)

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Psalm 62: My Soul Waiteth Upon God
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1 <To the chief music-maker. After Jeduthun. A Psalm. Of David.> My soul, put all your faith in God; for from him comes my salvation.

2 He only is my Rock and my salvation; he is my high tower; I will not be greatly moved.

3 How long will you go on designing evil against a man? running against him as against a broken wall, which is on the point of falling?

4 Their only thought is to put him down from his place of honour; their delight is in deceit: blessing is in their mouths but cursing in their hearts. (Selah.)

5 My soul, put all your faith in God; for from him comes my hope.

6 He only is my Rock and my salvation; he is my high tower; I will not be greatly moved.

7 In God is my salvation, and my glory; the Rock of my strength, and my safe place.

8 Have faith in him at all times, you people; let your hearts go flowing out before him: God is our safe place. (Selah.)

9 Truly men of low birth are nothing, and men of high position are not what they seem; if they are put in the scales together they are less than a breath.

10 Have no faith in the rewards of evil-doing, or in profits wrongly made: if your wealth is increased, do not put your hopes on it.

11 Once has God said, twice has it come to my ears, that power is God's:

12 And mercy, O Lord, is yours, for you give to every man the reward of his work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psalm 62 about?
Psalm 62 repeats a settled trust in God as 'my rock and my salvation... I shall not be greatly moved' (vv.2,6), warns against trusting oppression or riches (v.10), and closes affirming that power and mercy both belong to God (vv.11-12).
What does verse 8 instruct people to do?
It says 'Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us,' inviting open, honest prayer.
What does 'my soul waiteth upon God' mean in verse 1?
It expresses quiet, settled trust rather than anxious waiting, matching the rock-and-refuge language also used in Psalms 3:3. See Psalms 62:1.

Today's Verse

And Jacob was wroth, and chode with Laban: and Jacob answered and said to Laban, What is my trespass? what is my sin, that thou hast hotly pursued after me?

Genesis 31:36 | ASV

Verse Of The Day

The psalmist warns against trusting oppression or increasing riches, urging the people instead to 'pour out your heart before him,' close in spirit to the trust of Psalms 3:3. It closes affirming that power and mercy both belong to God, who renders to every man according to his work.