Psalms 62:1
What does Psalms 62:1 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 62:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 62:1 means
Psalm 62:1 expresses profound trust and dependence on God. The psalmist, likely David, declares that his soul "waits in silence" for God alone, signifying a deep, quiet, and exclusive reliance. This waiting is not passive idleness but an active, expectant posture of submission and hope. The phrase "from him comes my salvation" reinforces this sole dependence, indicating that deliverance, help, and well-being in every sense originate directly and entirely from God. The silence highlights a cessation of human effort, worry, or seeking help from other sources, emphasizing God’s singular role as the deliverer and sustainer. It’s a declaration of absolute faith in God’s sovereign power and faithfulness.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000My soul waiteth in silence for God only: From himcomethmy salvation.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901My soul waiteth in silence for God only: From himcomethmy salvation.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949My soul, put all your faith in God; for from him comes my salvation.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862To the Overseer, for Jeduthun. --A Psalm of David. Only--toward God <FI>is<Fi> my soul silent, From Him <FI>is<Fi> my salvation.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A psalm of David while he was in the desert of Edom.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890UponGod alone doth my soul rest peacefully; from him is my salvation.
Context
Psalm 62 opens with this declaration of trust amidst trouble. Immediately preceding this verse, the superscription identifies the psalm as a "Psalm of David." This verse sets the tone for the entire chapter, which is a fervent expression of David’s unwavering faith in God during a time of great distress and betrayal by others. The verses that follow (Psalm 62:2-4) elaborate on the nature of God as his rock, salvation, and fortress, and contrast God’s steadfastness with the shifting loyalties and deceit of men. Therefore, Psalm 62:1 acts as the foundational statement of David’s faith before he delves into the specifics of his predicament and God’s unchanging character.
v.1This passage
v.2He only is my rock and my salvation: He ismy high tower; I shall not be greatly moved.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Lamentations 3:25
Jehovah is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.
- Psalms 62:5
My soul, wait thou in silence for God only; For my expectation is from him.
- Psalms 40:1
I waited patiently for Jehovah; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
- Isaiah 30:18
And therefore will Jehovah wait, that he may be gracious unto you; and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for Jehovah is a God of justice; blessed are all they that wait for him.
- Psalms 33:20
Our soul hath waited for Jehovah: He is our help and our shield.
- Luke 2:30
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
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