Psalm 62:1

Translations

Modern

For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him.

Traditional

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

Literal

For the one directing. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. Only toward God is my soul silent; from Him is my salvation.

Latin

In finem, pro Idithun. Psalmus David. Nonne Deo subjecta erit anima mea? ab ipso enim salutare meum.

Original

Hebrew

English

For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him.

Notes

Psalms 62:1

See 1 Chronicles 25:1; also in Psalms 39 and 77.

Psalms 62:1–12

This 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).

Psalms 61:1–63:11

In these royal prayers, the psalmist longs for God’s presence. All three psalms concern themselves with the king’s security.

Psalms 51:1–65:13

These psalms of David share a common theme. They reflect on the experience of evil. In Psalm 51, the psalmist admits his wrongdoing and asks for God's forgiveness. Psalms 52–64 express sorrow over specific evils David faced. A song of praise (Psalm 65) brings David's laments to an end.

Theme notes and profiles

David Salvation in the Psalms Trusting God in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Lamentations 3:25
The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.
Psalm 62:2
He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.
Isaiah 40:31
But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.
Isaiah 12:2
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”
Psalm 33:20
Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.
Psalm 37:7
Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.
James 5:7
Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.
Psalm 40:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.
Psalm 123:2
As the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maidservant look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes are on the LORD our God until He shows us mercy.
Luke 2:30–32
For my eyes have seen Your salvation,
Psalm 130:5–6
I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope.
Psalm 62:5–6
Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him.

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Jeduthun: Levitical musician and singer during David's reign

Glossary

David Jeduthun Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Desire: Spiritual Faith: Exemplified God: Saviour Jeduthun Psalms: Afflictions Testimony: Religious, Exemplified Waiting for Salvation Waiting Upon God: For: Salvation Waiting Upon God: should Be with the Soul Waiting: should be with the Soul

Psalm 62:1

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