King James Version
Psalm 62
Centering on quiet patience, Psalm 62 stands out as a pure psalm of trust in the collection. The speaker repeatedly encourages the soul to wait in silence for God alone, describing divine protection as an unshakeable rock and fortress. The text warns against placing confidence in oppression, robbery, or fluctuating riches, emphasizing that genuine power and mercy belong solely to the Creator. Instead of anxiety, the reader is invited to pour out their heart at all times. A central key verse reflects this quiet conviction: "My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him."
1 Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
2 He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
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.
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.
5 My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
6 He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.
7 In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
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.
10 Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
11 God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
12 Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.
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