Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. Psalm 62:1,2
Rest in God
David finds rest in God from the turmoil caused by enemies. He affirms his trust in God and calls us to trust Him too. And because of who God is, we can.
Psalm 62 is a wisdom psalm that eloquently urges silent confidence in the victory of God over all enemies because salvation is found only in Him. Jeduthun in the superscription was the chief of one of the choirs in the temple (1 Chr. 9:16) whose descendants founded a temple choir (1 Chr. 16:41, 42). The superscription “To Jeduthun” is also found in Ps. 39:77.
62:1, 2 In these two verses, David declares his complete dependence on God. Silently waits: David expresses silent resignation before the sovereign will of the living God.
Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. Psalm 62:1,2
62:3 How long: David addresses his tormentors directly, expecting that they will soon be judged. Attack: The word means to threaten or shout at someone.
3 How long will you attack a man? You shall be slain, all of you, Like a leaning wall and a tottering fence.
62:5 wait silently: A differently Hebrew word is used here, but the concept of v. 1 is restated. My expectation may also be translated “hope” (71:5).
5 My soul, wait silently for God alone, For my expectation is from Him.
62:6, 7 Verse 7 is a restatement of v. 2, but strengthened by dropping the word greatly. Verse 7 restates v. 6. My salvation and my glory may be rephrased “my glorious salvation.”
6 He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; 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.
62:8 Trust: David addresses the righteous with his lesson of reliance on God. What is true for David is extended to all in the believing community.
8 Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.
62:11 once, Twice: It is a convention of wisdom literature to use a number and then raise it by one. The point here is that David has heard the message with certainty. One thing… two things These are two of the most powerful and wonderful verses in the entire Bible. What a joy to know – and to learn by experience – that God is strong and that He is loving.
11 God has spoken once, Twice I have heard this: That power belongs to God.
62:12 Mercy can be translated “loyal love,” the conventional love of the Lord. To each one: God is true Judge; He will repay and reward every person (Eccl. 12:13, 14).
12 Also to You, O Lord, belongs mercy; For You render to each one according to his work.
13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all. 14 For God will bring every work into judgment, Including every secret thing, Whether good or evil. Eccl. 12:13, 14
** There’s no way we can fool God. We often forget that God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing — whether good or evil. So, I’ll go to God and ask Him what He thinks of me like David did.
God the Only Refuge
62 1 To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation. 2 He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. 3 How long will you attack a man? You shall be slain, all of you, Like a leaning wall and a tottering fence. 4 They only consult to cast him down from his high position; They delight in lies; They bless with their mouth, But they curse inwardly. Selah 5 My soul, wait silently for God alone, For my expectation is from Him. 6 He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; 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, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah 9 Surely men of low degree are a vapor, Men of high degree are a lie; If they are weighed on the scales, They are altogether lighter than vapor. 10 Do not trust in oppression, Nor vainly hope in robbery; If riches increase, Do not set your heart on them. 11 God has spoken once, Twice I have heard this: That power belongs to God. 12 Also to You, O Lord, belongs mercy; For You render to each one according to his work.
