Psalm 62:7 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 62:7

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 62:7

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

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 62:7

Verse 7 7.In God is my salvation One expression is here heaped upon another and this apparently because he wished to rein that infirmity of disposition which makes us so prone to slide into wrong exercise. We may throw out a passing and occasional acknowledgement, that our only help is to be found in God, and yet shortly display our distrust in him by busying ourselves in all directions to supplement what we consider defective in his aid. The various terms which he employs to express 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 62:5-8

From the thought of his bitter enemies and their wicked machinations against him, the psalmist returns to expressions of his own full confidence in God—first falling back on almost the identical words of his opening stanza (comp. Psalms 62:5 , Psalms 62:6 with Psalms 62:1 , Psalms 62:2 ); then slightly varying them ( Psalms 62:7 ); and finally commending trust and confidence to the remnant of the people who continue faithful to God and to his anointed ( Psalms 62:8 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 62:7

In God is my salvation and my glory. The last phrase is new. The psalmist feels that the God who saves him, at the same time sheds on him glory and honour. The Rock of my strength, and my Refuge, is in God (comp. Psalms 9:9 ; Psalms 57:2 ; Psalms 94:22 , etc.). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 62:7

In God is my salvation - See Psalms 62:1. That is, his salvation, his safety, his anticipated deliverance, was to come only from God.And my glory - That in which I glory or boast; the source of all in me that is glorious or honorable. he gloried that there was such a God; he gloried that He was his God.The rock of my strength - The strong rock; the refuge that cannot be successfully assailed; where I shall feel strong and secure. See the notes at Psalms 18:2.My refuge - That to which I may flee... read more

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

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

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

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 62:7

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 62:5-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 62:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 62:7

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