Psalms 62:1-12 - Exposition

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 the first and second and between the third and fourth being notified by the usual pause mark, "Selah."