Psalm 62:5-8 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

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 62:8-12

Here we have David's exhortation to others to trust in God and wait upon him, as he had done. Those that have found the comfort of the ways of God themselves will invite others into those ways; there is enough in God for all the saints to draw from, and we shall have never the less for others sharing with us. I. He counsels all to wait upon God, as he did, Ps. 62:8. Observe, 1. To whom he gives this good counsel: You people (that is, all people); all shall be welcome to trust in God, for he is... 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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 62:8

Trust in him at all times, ye people ,.... Of the house of Israel, as the Targum; or of God, as Aben Ezra; all that are Israelites indeed, and are the Lord's covenant people; these are exhorted and encouraged to trust in him; not in a creature, nor in any outward thing, in riches, wisdom, strength, birth, privileges, the law, and the works of it; in their own righteousness, in their hearts, in themselves or in others; but in the Lord only, both for temporal and spiritual blessings: the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 62:5

Wait thou only upon God - There is none but him in whom thou canst safely trust; and to get his help, resign thyself into his hands; be subject to him, and be silent before him; thou hast what thou hast deserved. See on Psalm 62:1 ; (note). read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 62:7

In God is my salvation - אלהים עי al Elohim , "Upon God is my salvation;" he has taken it upon himself. And my glory - the preservation of my state, and the safety of my kingdom. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 62:8

Trust in him - ye people - All ye who are faithful to your king, continue to trust in God. The usurper will soon be cast down, and your rightful sovereign restored to his government. Fear not the threatenings of my enemies, for God will be a refuge for us. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 62:5

Verse 5 5.Nevertheless, my soul, be thou silent before God. Here there may appear to be a slight inconsistency, inasmuch as he encourages himself to do what he had already declared himself to have done. His soul was silent before God; and where the necessity of this new silence, as if still under agitation of spirit? Here it is to be remembered, that our minds can never be expected to reach such perfect composure as shall preclude every inward feeling of disquietude, but are, at the best, as... read more

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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 62:8-12

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 62:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 62:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 62:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 62:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 62:5

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