Psalm 62:2-7 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 62:1-7

In these verses we have, I. David's profession of dependence upon God, and upon him only, for all good (Ps. 62:1): Truly my soul waiteth upon God. Nevertheless (so some) or ?However it be, whatever difficulties or dangers I may meet with, though God frown upon me and I meet with discouragements in my attendance on him, yet still my soul waits upon God? (or is silent to God, as the word is), ?Says nothing against what he does, but quietly expects what he will do.? We are in the way both of duty... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 62:2

He only is my Rock and my salvation ,.... The Rock on which the church is built, and every believer; and which was David's safety, shelter, and shade, and which made him easy in his present state; and he was the author of his salvation, and the rock and strength of it, Psalm 95:1 ; he is my defence ; or refuge; see Psalm 9:9 ; I shall not be greatly moved ; or "with much motion", as Kimchi; or "with great motions", as Jarchi: he could not be moved off of the rock on which he... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 62:3

How long will ye imagine mischief against a man ?.... Against a good man, as the Targum; or against any Israelite, as Kimchi; or rather he means himself, a single man, a weak man, and an innocent one; which aggravated their sin, in devising his hurt, and contriving ways to take away his life, as did Saul and his courtiers; and, Absalom, and those that were with him. R. Jonah, from the Arabic language, interprets the word here used of putting or drawing out the tongue to a great length; that... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 62:4

They only consult to cast him down from his excellency ,.... Either from the excellency of God, from his greatness, and from his height, as Kimchi; or from his grace, as the Arabic version: that is, they consulted to discourage him from looking to God, his rock and fortress, and from trusting in him; or rather, from his own excellency, from what high estate of dignity and honour he was advanced to, or designed for, namely his kingly office. Saul and his courtiers consulted how to prevent... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 62:5

My soul, wait thou only upon God ,.... Be silent and subject to him, acquiesce in his providences, rest in him patiently and quietly, wait for his salvation; See Gill on Psalm 62:1 ; perhaps some new temptation might arise, and David's soul began to be uneasy and impatient; for frames are very changeable things; and therefore he encourages it to be still and quiet, and patiently wait on the Lord, and on him only: for my expectation is from him ; or "my hope", as the Targum; the grace... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 62:6

He only is my rock and my salvation ,.... See Gill on Psalm 62:2 ; he is my defence ; these epithets of God are repeated, to strengthen his faith and hope in him, and to encourage a patient waiting upon him; I shall not be moved ; neither greatly, nor at all; his faith gets fresh strength and rigour, the more he considers God as his rock, salvation, defence, and refuge; See Gill on Psalm 62:2 . read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 62:7

In God is my salvation ,.... Or "upon God" F8 על אלהים "super Deo", Montanus, Gejerus, Michaelis; "super Deum", Vatablus, Cocceius. ; he that is God over all has took it upon him to save me; he is the author of salvation to me; and it is in him safe and secure, and I shall be saved in him with an everlasting salvation: and my glory ; the author of all his temporal glory, honour, and dignity; and of all his spiritual glory, which lay in the righteousness of Christ put upon... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 62:2

I shall not be greatly moved - Having God for my rock - strong fortified place, for my salvation - continual safety, and my defense - my elevated tower, which places me out of the reach of my enemies; I shall not be greatly moved - I may be shaken, but cannot be cast down. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 62:3

How long will ye imagine mischief - The original word, תהותתו tehothethu , has been translated variously; rush upon, rage against, stir yourselves up, thrust against: the root is התת hathath or התה hathah , to rush violently upon, to assault. It points out the disorderly riotous manner in which this rebellion was conducted. As a bowing wall - a tottering fence - Ye are just ready to fall upon others, and destroy them; and in that fall yourselves shall be destroyed: "Ye shall... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 62:4

To cast him down from his excellency - They are consulting to dethrone me, and use treachery and falsehood in order to bring it about: "They delight in lies." They bless with their mouth - Probably alluding to Absalom's blandishments of the people. He flattered them in order to get the sovereign rule. Or it may refer to the people of Jerusalem, whose perfidy he saw, while they were full of professions of loyalty, etc.; but he could not trust them, and therefore retired from Jerusalem. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 62:1-7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 62:2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 62:3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 62:4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 62:5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 62:6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 62:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 62:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 62:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 62:4

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