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Psalms Chapter 62 (WBT)

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Psalms Chapter 62 (WBT)
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1 To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him [cometh] my salvation.

2 \\62:1\\To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.

3 \\62:2\\He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.

4 \\62:3\\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.

5 \\62:4\\They only consult to cast him down from his excellence: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.

6 \\62:5\\My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.

7 \\62:6\\He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defense; I shall not be moved.

8 \\62:7\\In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.

9 \\62:8\\Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.

10 \\62:9\\Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.

11 \\62:10\\Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.

12 \\62:11\\God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth to God.

13 \\62:12\\Also to thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to 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.

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Psalms 104:25 | ASV

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