Psalm 62:5-6 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 62:6

He only is my Rock and my Salvation; he is my Defence; I shall not be moved . Identical with Psalms 62:2 , except in the omission of the single word "greatly." The psalmist's confidence has increased. He feels now that, whatever his enemies may attempt, he will not be shaken at all. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 62:6

Steadfastness. "I shall not be moved." We are susceptible to influence. We may be "moved." The word here is not a boast, but an expression of confidence in God. Peter said, in effect, "I shall not be moved," and he was put to shame. But if we trust in God, then our strength will not fail. We shall stand "steadfast and immovable" in the surges of the waves and the violence of the storm. There is the— I. CONSCIOUSNESS OF RIGHTNESS . II. THE SENSE OF BEING BACKED BY ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 62:5

My soul, wait thou only upon God - See the notes at Psalms 62:1. There is, in the word used here, and rendered wait, the same idea of rest or repose which occurs in Psalms 62:1. The meaning is, that he would commit the whole cause to God, and that his soul would thus be calm and without apprehension.For my expectation is from him - In Psalms 62:1, this is salvation. The idea here is, that all that he expected or hoped for must come from God. He did not rely on his fellow men; he did not rely on... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 62:6

He only is my rock ... - See the notes at Psalms 62:2. The only difference between this verse and Psalms 62:2 is, that in this verse the word “greatly” is omitted. The psalmist declares here in the most absolute manner, that he shall not be “moved” at all. In Psalms 62:2, he said that he would not be “greatly moved;” his mind would not be much or materially disturbed. The language here indicates more entire confidence - more certain conviction - showing that the slight apprehension or fear... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 62:1-12

Psalms 61-64 Longing for GodFar from home, weary, depressed and in danger, David seeks refuge and refreshment with God. He trusts that God will bring him safely back to Jerusalem and give him the strength to carry out his promise to lead God’s people in God’s ways (61:1-5). The people with him add their support to his request (6-7), and David responds that he will always remain faithful to his task (8).God alone is the strength of David’s assurance (62:1-2). David’s enemies think they can ruin... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 62:5

THE PEOPLE WERE INVITED TO ADOPT AN ATTITUDE LIKE THAT OF THE PSALMIST"My soul, wait thou in silence for God only;For my expectation is from him.He only is my rock and my salvation:He is my high tower; I shall not be moved.With God is my salvation and my glory;The rock of my strength and my refuge, is in God.Trust in him at all times, ye people;Pour out your heart before him:God is a refuge for us."Psalms 62:5-6 here are almost a verbatim repeat of Psalms 62:1-2, with three variations. (1)... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 62:5

5, 6. (Compare Psalms 62:1; Psalms 62:2). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 62:6

6. not be moved—not at all; his confidence has increased. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 62:1-12

Psalms 62David expressed trust in the Lord in spite of opposition in this psalm of confidence. He contrasted the security that comes from trusting in God with the insecurity of hoping in human schemes. The background may be Absalom’s rebellion. [Note: Kirkpatrick, pp. 347-48.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 62:5-6

These verses repeat the idea of Psalms 62:1-2 with minor variations. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 62:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 62:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 62:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 62:6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 62:1-12

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 62:5

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 62:5

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 62:6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 62:1-12

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 62:5-6

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