Psalm 62:1 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 62:1

Truly my soul waiteth upon God ,.... In the use of means, for answers of prayer, for performance of promises, and for deliverance from enemies, and out of every trouble: or "is silent" F5 דומיה "silet", Pagninus, Munster, Cocceius; "silens", Montanus, Tigurine version; so the Targum. , as the Targum; not as to prayer, but as to murmuring; patiently and quietly waiting for salvation until the Lord's time come to give it; being "subject" to him, as the Septuagint, Vulgate Latin,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 62:1

Truly my soul waiteth upon God - I do not think that the original will warrant this translation, נפשי דומיה אלהים אל אך ak el Elohim dumiyah naphshi , "Surely to God only is my soul dumb." I am subject to God Almighty. He has a right to lay on me what he pleases; and what he lays on me is much less than I deserve: therefore am I dumb before God. The Vulgate, and almost all the Versions, have understood it in this sense: Nonne Deo subjecta erit anima mea? Shall not my soul be subject to... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 62:1

Verse 1 1.Nevertheless, my soul is silent towards God. Should the translation I have followed be adopted, the psalm is to be considered as beginning abruptly, in the usual style of compositions of an impassioned kind. (409) Of this we have an instance in Psalms 73:0, where the prophet, who had been agitated with doubts, as we shall see more particularly afterwards, suddenly brings his mind to a fixed decision, and, in the way of cutting off all further subject of debate, exclaims, “Yet God is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 62:1

Truly my soul waiteth upon God; rather, my soul waiteth only upon God (Revised Version). The initial word, ak ( אַךְ ), which occurs six times in this psalm ( Psalms 62:1 , Psalms 62:2 , Psalms 62:4 , Psalms 62:5 , Psalms 62:6 , Psalms 62:9 ), is best translated "only" in every instance. It always intensifies the word or phrase to which it is attached—"only upon God"—"only he"—"only from his excellency"—"only vanity." From him cometh my salvation (comp. Psalms 35:3 ; ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 62:1

Waiting. "Silent unto God"—so the word "waiteth" may be interpreted. Take this in connection with the word "only" repeated with such emphasis and meaning, and we may understand the silence as deeply expressive. I. SIGN OF FAITH . The soul says, "I can trust and wait." II. RECORD OF CONFLICT . There has been a struggle. Peace has not been won without a hard fight, and "strong crying and tears." We must sacrifice self before we can say, in the silence of our hearts, "All... 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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 62:1

Truly - Indeed; really. The state of mind indicated by this particle is that of one who had been seriously contemplating a subject; who had looked round on his own actual condition; who had taken an estimate of all his resources, and of all his means of reliance, and who had carefully examined his own state of mind to see what was his real trust, and what were his real feelings toward God. Having done all this, he, at last, breaks out with the expression - “My soul does sincerely confide in... read more

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 62:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 62:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 62:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 62:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 62:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 62:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 62:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 62:1-12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 62:1

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