Psalm 62:4 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 62:4

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

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

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 62:4

Verse 4 4.Yet they consult to cast him down from his elevation I still would interpret the particle אך , ach, in an adversative sense. David, on the one hand, encouraged himself by determining to rest steadfastly upon the promise of divine favor; but, upon the other, he had before him the machinations of his enemies, characterised by cruelty, audacity, pride, and deceit. By all their attempts, as if he had said, they do nothing but precipitate their own fall; still such are the frenzy and the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 62:1-12

It is evident that the psalm contains nothing but what is suitable to the character of David, to whom the "title" assigns it; and further, that it accords well with his circumstance, when the revolt of Absalom was imminent. In further proof of the Davidical authorship may be urged "the earnestness of thought, the depth and force of religious feeling," and "the vigour and sublimity of the language" (Canon Cook). The psalm divides into three stanzas, each of four verses, the break between... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 62:1-12

This is a psalm of testimony. It includes two things. I. AN EXPRESSION OF PERSONAL CONFIDENCE IN GOD . Some trust in themselves; others in their fellow men; others, in the laws of nature. All this is so far good. It is well to be self-reliant. It is well to take advantage of the wisdom and help of others. It is well to act in the line of law, and in dependence upon the settled order of things with which we are connected. But there is something higher and better. The true... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 62:1-12

Danger and safety. The psalmist, like a mighty eagle, poises himself on the wings of his faith at a great height above the dangers that threatened him, and feels safe. Three things claim consideration. I. DANGER . 1 . His kingly dignity was threatened . ( Psalms 62:4 .) The position of the Christian is in constant danger. 2 . His life was in danger . ( Psalms 62:3 .) His enemies rushed upon him to overthrow him as if he were a bowing wall or a tottering fence. Our... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 62:4

They only consult to cast him down from his excellency; i . e . they have no other thought but this—to cast me down from my high station, while I have no other thought but to trust in God, and to look to him for support and protection ( Psalms 62:1 , Psalms 62:2 , Psalms 62:6 ). They delight in lies. Some indication of the "lies" circulated against David at this Time is given in 2 Samuel 15:3-5 ; 2 Samuel 16:7 , 2 Samuel 16:8 . They bless with their mouth, but they curse... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 62:4

They only consult to cast him down from his excellency - This is the object of all their counsels and plans. They aim at one high in rank - and their purpose, their sole purpose, is to bring him down. This would apply well to the case of David in the time of the rebellion of Absalom.They delight in lies - In false pretences; in secret plans of evil; in hypocritical assurances. This was eminently true of Absalom, who made use of these arts to seduce the people from allegiance to his father. 2... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 62:4

Psalms 62:4. They only consult to cast him down Namely, the man mentioned Psalms 62:3. He means himself, of whom he continues to speak in the third person. From his excellency From the hopes and attainment of that royal dignity to which God hath designed and anointed me. They delight in lies, &c. In secret slanders and execrations, covered with flatteries and fair speeches, as it here follows. read more

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

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

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

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 62:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 62:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 62:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 62:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 62:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 62:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 62:4

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