Chapter Summary
Psalm 62 declares absolute trust in God alone. David's soul waits in silence for God - his rock, salvation, and fortress. He will not be shaken. He warns others not to trust in extortion or riches. God has spoken twice: power belongs to God, and steadfast love belongs to God. He repays each according to their work.
Key Verses in This Chapter
Psalms Chapter 62
Chapter 62 of Psalms from the Holy Bible
Verses
Psalms 62:1
Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
Psalms 62:2
He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
Psalms 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.
Psalms 62:4
They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.
Psalms 62:5
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
Psalms 62:6
He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.
Psalms 62:7
In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
Psalms 62:8
Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
Psalms 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.
Psalms 62:10
Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
Psalms 62:11
God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
Psalms 62:12
Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.
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Psalms Chapter 62 is part of the book of Psalms in the Wisdom Literature (Poetic Books). This chapter contains 12 verses. Read the full text above to study its message in context with the surrounding chapters.
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