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Psalms 62

Psalms 62

The big picture

Psalms 62 opens in verse 1 with “Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.”, reaches its middle movement near verse 6 with “He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.”, and closes in verse 12 with “Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to…” Repeated or prominent terms include salvation, rock, belongeth, defence, degree. Together, those details trace this chapter’s own movement from its opening to its conclusion.

Scripture beside the summary

Psalms · King James Version · 12

Psalms 62:1-6

1–6: Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.

Psalms 62:1–6 opens with “Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.” and reaches “He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.” by its final verse. That movement develops the focus on the wording and movement of this passage, with particular weight carried by salvation, defence, moved.

Deep dive

The movement opens with “Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.” By verse 3, the text has turned to “How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing…” It lands on “He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.” The distance between those lines matters as much as any isolated phrase. The passage has a voice and pulse of its own, including 1 question, 1 stated contrast, 2 verses naming the LORD or God. Those features reveal where the narrative slows down, speaks directly, or changes direction.

Speaker, parallel lines, images, emotional movement, and changes in voice carry the argument. Wise guidance is richer than a mechanical promise. Words such as salvation, defence, moved, rock, soul, bless tie the complete block together. The central idea, “the wording and movement of this passage,” should remain answerable to the text. Some conclusions are explicit, some gather support across several verses, and others remain strong inferences or interpretations.

Names or load-bearing terms in this scene include God, Selah, Truly. The nearest hinge to the center comes in verse 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…” That detail helps separate the opening situation from what the passage changes next.

Words to trace: salvation, defence, moved, rock, soul, bless

Verse-by-verse path

  1. Psalms 62:1

    “Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.” Naming Truly keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

  2. Psalms 62:2

    “He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

  3. 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…” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

  4. Psalms 62:4

    “They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they…” The promise, blessing, or covenant language needs its named recipient and scope. Those details prevent a personal word in the story from becoming a promise detached from context.

  5. Psalms 62:5

    “My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.” The verse names God rather than leaving the action without a source. Watch whether the next line continues, answers, or contrasts that action.

  6. Psalms 62:6

    “He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

Psalms 62:1-6

King James Version

1Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.

2He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.

3How 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.

4They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.

5My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.

6He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.

Psalms 62:7-12

7–12: In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my…

Psalms 62:7–12 opens with “In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.” and reaches “Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.” by its final verse. That movement develops the focus on the wording and movement of this passage, with particular weight carried by belongeth, degree, heart.

Deep dive

The movement opens with “In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.” By verse 9, the text has turned to “Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the…” It lands on “Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his…” The distance between those lines matters as much as any isolated phrase. The passage has a voice and pulse of its own, including 3 verses naming the LORD or God. Those features reveal where the narrative slows down, speaks directly, or changes direction.

Speaker, parallel lines, images, emotional movement, and changes in voice carry the argument. Wise guidance is richer than a mechanical promise. Words such as belongeth, degree, heart, refuge, Trust, vanity tie the complete block together. The central idea, “the wording and movement of this passage,” should remain answerable to the text. Some conclusions are explicit, some gather support across several verses, and others remain strong inferences or interpretations.

Names or load-bearing terms in this scene include God, Trust, Also, Lord, Selah, Surely. The nearest hinge to the center comes in verse 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…” That detail helps separate the opening situation from what the passage changes next.

Words to trace: belongeth, degree, heart, refuge, Trust, vanity

Verse-by-verse path

  1. Psalms 62:7

    “In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.” The verse names God rather than leaving the action without a source. Watch whether the next line continues, answers, or contrasts that action.

  2. Psalms 62:8

    “Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.” Naming Selah keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

  3. 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…” Naming Surely keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

  4. Psalms 62:10

    “Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.” Naming Trust keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

  5. Psalms 62:11

    “God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.” The verse names God rather than leaving the action without a source. Watch whether the next line continues, answers, or contrasts that action.

  6. Psalms 62:12

    “Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.” Naming Also keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

Psalms 62:7-12

King James Version

7In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.

8Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.

9Surely 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.

10Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.

11God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.

12Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.

Questions to keep in mind while reading

  1. Follow the speaker, images, parallel lines, questions, and emotional movement.
  2. Notice where tension or suffering resists an easy answer.
  3. Read a saying as wisdom for faithful discernment, not as a mechanical promise detached from context.

Text first

Where readers differ

The chapter summary begins with what the passage says and how its parts fit together. It does not assume one denomination has already settled every question. Where a conclusion depends on a tradition, literary theory, or historical reconstruction, that dependence is named openly.

The KJV text is presented first. Interpretive conclusions are labeled, and differences are introduced only when they help a reader understand why serious communities do not always reach the same answer.

Comparative interpretive notes for this chapter are in preparation. Until reviewed notes are ready, this page separates the KJV text from summary and application without claiming that serious readers agree on every question.

Questions beneath the surface

  1. What account of God, human freedom, responsibility, and the good life emerges from Psalms 62?
  2. Which tension does the chapter refuse to resolve quickly?
  3. What changes when the chapter is read as part of the whole canon rather than as an isolated moral story?
  4. Where might a sincere reader confuse a familiar tradition with something the text states directly?

Questions for serious personal contemplation

These open-ended questions make room for tension, honest response, prayer, and conclusions that remain accountable to the chapter.

Observe without rushing

  1. What part of Psalms 62 makes you stop, feel unsettled, or feel surprised, and why?

  2. Which detail in the passage would be easiest to overlook? How does that detail change your understanding?

  3. Where do you see tension between what happens and this focus: Psalms 62:1–12 completes a passage that was not covered by the original study-unit map. Its own wording and immediate context supply the focus.?

  4. What important question does the passage leave open instead of resolving quickly?

Examine your inner life honestly

  1. Which person, response, fear, or desire in the passage feels most like your own life right now?

  2. What assumption about God, other people, or yourself does this text challenge?

  3. Which part would you rather soften, avoid, or explain away too quickly? What might that reaction reveal?

  4. If this Scripture could ask you one direct question, what do you think it would ask?

Respond with wisdom and courage

  1. What do you need to remember, confess, grieve, thank God for, or trust after reading this passage?

  2. How might another faithful person read this situation differently without ignoring the text?

  3. What obedient response would be costly, uncomfortable, or slow, yet still faithful to Scripture?

  4. What question will you carry into prayer this week, and which verses will you keep in front of you?