Psalms 62:7
What does Psalms 62:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 62:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 62:7 means
Psalm 62:7 declares that God is the exclusive source of the psalmist’s salvation and glory. The psalmist uses vivid imagery, calling God "the rock of my strength" and "my refuge." This conveys absolute reliance on God as an unshakeable foundation and a safe haven from all troubles. The verse emphasizes that true deliverance and honor are not found in human power or achievements but solely in the divine. The repetition of "in God" underscores this profound theological truth, highlighting God’s unique and indispensable role in the believer’s life, providing both security and exaltation.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000With God is my salvation and my glory: The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
KJV
King James Version · 1611In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901With God is my salvation and my glory: The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949In God is my salvation, and my glory; the Rock of my strength, and my safe place.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862On God <FI>is<Fi> my salvation, and my honour, The rock of my strength, my refuge <FI>is<Fi> in God.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752If I have remembered thee upon my bed, I will meditate on thee in the morning:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890WithGod is my salvation and my glory; the rock of my strength, my refuge is inGod.
Context
Psalm 62, a psalm of David, immediately surrounding verse 7, portrays a profound personal declaration of trust and dependence on God amidst adversity. David begins by affirming that his soul finds rest in God alone (v. 1-2), a sentiment echoed and brought to its zenith in verse 7. He details the treacherous schemes of his enemies (v. 3-4) and then calls his soul to wait silently on God (v. 5) before powerfully reasserting God as his only rock and salvation (v. 6). Following verse 7, David exhorts the people to trust in God at all times (v. 8), contrasting divine faithfulness with the futility of human power and wealth (v. 9-10), thus reinforcing the themes of divine sovereignty and salvation that culminate in verse 7.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 26:4
Trust ye in Jehovah for ever; for in Jehovah, even Jehovah, is an everlasting rock.
- Psalms 18:46
Jehovah liveth; and blessed be my rock; And exalted be the God of my salvation,
- Psalms 85:9
Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him, That glory may dwell in our land.
- 1 Corinthians 1:30
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who was made unto us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption:
- Psalms 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
- Psalms 94:22
But Jehovah hath been my high tower, And my God the rock of my refuge.
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