New International Version For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A psalm of David. Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. New Living Translation I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him. English Standard Version For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. Berean Standard Bible For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him. Berean Literal Bible For the one directing. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. Only toward God is my soul silent; from Him is my salvation. King James Bible To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. New King James Version To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation. New American Standard Bible For the music director; according to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. My soul waits in silence for God alone; From Him comes my salvation. NASB 1995 For the choir director; according to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. My soul waits in silence for God only; From Him is my salvation. NASB 1977 My soul waits in silence for God only; From Him is my salvation. Legacy Standard Bible For the choir director. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. Surely my soul waits in silence for God; From Him is my salvation. Amplified Bible To the Chief Musician; to Jeduthun [Ethan, the noted musician, founder of an official musical family]. A Psalm of David. For God alone my soul waits in silence; From Him comes my salvation. Berean Annotated Bible For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun (praising). A Psalm of David (beloved). In God {Elohim} alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him. Christian Standard Bible For the choir director: according to Jeduthun. † A psalm of David. I am at rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. Holman Christian Standard Bible For the choir director: according to Jeduthun. A Davidic psalm. I am at rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him. American Standard Version For the Chief Musician; after the manner of Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. My soul waiteth in silence for God only: From him cometh my salvation. Contemporary English Version Only God can save me, and I calmly wait for him. English Revised Version For the Chief Musician; after the manner of Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. My soul waiteth only upon God: from him cometh my salvation. GOD'S WORD® Translation [For the choir director; according to Jeduthun; a psalm by David.] My soul waits calmly for God alone. My salvation comes from him. Good News Translation I wait patiently for God to save me; I depend on him alone. International Standard Version My soul rests quietly only when it looks to God; from him comes my deliverance. NET Bible For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. For God alone I patiently wait; he is the one who delivers me. New Heart English Bible [For the Chief Musician. To Jeduthan. A Psalm by David.] My soul rests in God alone, for my salvation is from him. Webster's Bible Translation To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him. World English Bible For the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm by David. My soul rests in God alone. My salvation is from him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTO THE OVERSEER. FOR JEDUTHUN. A PSALM OF DAVID. Toward God alone [is] my soul silent, "" My salvation [is] from Him. Berean Literal Bible For the one directing. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. Only toward God is my soul silent; from Him is my salvation. Young's Literal Translation To the Overseer, for Jeduthun. -- A Psalm of David. Only -- toward God is my soul silent, From Him is my salvation. Smith's Literal Translation To the overseer, to Jeduthun: chanting to David. Surely my soul was silent to God: from him my salvation. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleUnto the end, for Idithun, a psalm of David. Shall not my soul be subject to God? for from him is my salvation. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible For the leader; ‘al Jeduthun. A psalm of David. [2] My soul rests in God alone, from whom comes my salvation. New Revised Standard Version For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMY soul waits upon God; from him comes my salvation. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated My soul waits for God, from whom is my salvation. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For the Leader; for Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. Only for God doth my soul wait in stillness; From Him cometh my salvation. Brenton Septuagint Translation For the end, a Psalm of David for Idithun. Shall not my soul be subjected to God? for of him is my salvation. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Waiting on God1For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him. 2He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.… Cross References For the choirmaster. Psalm 4:1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer. Psalm 5:1 For the choirmaster, to be accompanied by flutes. A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my groaning. Psalm 6:1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments, according to Sheminith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger or discipline me in Your wrath. According to Jeduthun. Psalm 39:1 For the choirmaster. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, “I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are present.” Psalm 77:1 For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. I cried out to God; I cried aloud to God to hear me. 1 Chronicles 16:41-42 With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.” / Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate. A Psalm of David. Psalm 3:1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me! Psalm 18:1 For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength. Psalm 63:1 A Psalm of David, when he was in the Wilderness of Judah. O God, You are my God. Earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You. My body yearns for You in a dry and weary land without water. In God alone my soul finds rest; Psalm 131:2 Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me. Psalm 37:7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes. Isaiah 30:15 For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “By repentance and rest you would be saved; your strength would lie in quiet confidence—but you were not willing.” my salvation comes from Him. 2 Samuel 22:3 My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence. Isaiah 12:2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” Jonah 2:9 But I, with the voice of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to You. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the LORD!” Isaiah 26:3-4 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. / Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal. Treasury of Scripture Truly my soul waits on God: from him comes my salvation. (Title. Psalm 39:1 To the chief Musician, even to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me. Psalm 77:1 To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of Asaph. I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me. 1 Chronicles 16:41,42 And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever; … Truly. Psalm 62:2,5,6 He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved… my soul Psalm 25:5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. Psalm 27:14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Psalm 33:20 Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield. waiteth [heb. Psalm 37:39 But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble. Psalm 68:19,20 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah… Psalm 121:2 My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. Jump to Previous Alone Chief Choirmaster David Director Faith Finds Jeduthan Jeduthun Leader Music Musician Music-Maker Peacefully Psalm Rest Rests Salvation Silence Silent Soul Waiteth WaitsJump to Next Alone Chief Choirmaster David Director Faith Finds Jeduthan Jeduthun Leader Music Musician Music-Maker Peacefully Psalm Rest Rests Salvation Silence Silent Soul Waiteth WaitsPsalm 62 1. David, professing his confidence in God, discourages his enemies5. In the same confidence he encourages the godly 9. No trust is to be put in worldly things 11. Power and mercy belong to God For the choirmaster. The psalm was prepared for use in Israel’s public worship under the direction of the choirmaster, the temple’s appointed music leader. Its confession of trust was intended to be sung and embraced by the gathered people of God. Psa 4:1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments.… According to Jeduthun. Jeduthun was a Levite musician appointed by David for service in temple worship. The heading likely identifies the musical direction or performance tradition associated with him and his guild. Psa 39:1 For the choirmaster. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.… A Psalm of David. David wrote from a life marked by danger, opposition, royal responsibility, and dependence on the Lord. His confidence rests not in his position, strength, or allies, but in God’s faithful protection. Psa 3:1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom.… In God alone my soul finds rest; David declares that inward security comes from God alone. In the midst of pressure and uncertainty, he waits quietly before the Lord rather than placing confidence in unstable human support. Psa 131:2 Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul;… my salvation comes from Him. God is David’s deliverer and refuge. Rescue from enemies, preservation in danger, and the hope of lasting salvation all come from the Lord, not from human power or achievement. 2Sa 22:3 My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge… Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 62, David was the second king of Israel, known for his deep relationship with God and his psalms of worship and lament. 2. God The central figure in this verse, God is portrayed as the sole source of rest and salvation for the soul. 3. Soul In Hebrew, the word used is "nephesh," which refers to the life, self, or inner being of a person, emphasizing the depth of rest found in God. 4. Salvation The Hebrew word "yeshuah" is used, which means deliverance or rescue, indicating that salvation is a divine act from God. 5. Rest The concept of rest here is not merely physical but spiritual and emotional, indicating a state of peace and trust in God. Teaching Points Trust in God AloneEmphasize the importance of placing complete trust in God for rest and salvation, rather than relying on worldly solutions. Spiritual Rest Encourage believers to seek spiritual rest in God, which surpasses physical rest and provides peace for the soul. Salvation as a Gift Highlight that salvation is a gift from God, not earned by human efforts, and should be received with gratitude and faith. Inner Peace Discuss the significance of finding inner peace through a relationship with God, which can transform how we handle life's challenges. Daily Dependence on God Urge believers to cultivate a daily habit of depending on God for strength and guidance, reinforcing the idea of resting in Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 62:1?2. How can we practice waiting in silence for God like Psalm 62:1 suggests? 3. What does "my salvation comes from Him" reveal about God's role in our lives? 4. How does Psalm 62:1 connect with Jesus' teachings on reliance on God? 5. In what ways can we strengthen our trust in God daily? 6. How does Psalm 62:1 encourage us during times of uncertainty and stress? 7. What does "my soul finds rest in God alone" imply about human reliance on God? 8. How does Psalm 62:1 challenge the belief in self-sufficiency? 9. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 62:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 62? (1) Waiteth upon God.--Literally, unto God (is) silence my soul. (Comp. Psalm 22:2; Psalm 39:2; Psalm 65:1.) The LXX. and Vulg., "shall be in subjection to," which no doubt gives one side of the feeling; but another may be illustrated by Wordsworth's-- "The holy time is quiet as a nun Breathless with adoration." Verse 1. - Truly my soul waiteth upon God; rather, my soul waiteth only upon God (Revised Version). The initial word, ak (אַך), which occurs six times in this psalm (vers. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 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. Psalm 35:3; Psalm 37:39; Psalm 65:5, etc.). David’s opening line places every hope and every hush of the heart in one location—God Himself. Addressed to the choirmaster, shaped by Jeduthun, penned by a battle-tested king, the verse calls worshipers of every age to lay down lesser trusts, wait quietly, and confess aloud: “In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him”.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew For the choirmaster.לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ) Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5329: To glitter from afar, to be eminent, to be permanent According to עַֽל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Jeduthun. יְדוּת֗וּן (yə·ḏū·ṯūn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3038: Jeduthun A Psalm מִזְמ֥וֹר (miz·mō·wr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4210: Instrumental music, a poem set to notes of David. לְדָוִֽד׃ (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse In אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to God אֱ֭לֹהִים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative alone אַ֣ךְ (’aḵ) Adverb Strong's 389: A particle of affirmation, surely my soul נַפְשִׁ֑י (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion finds rest; דּֽוּמִיָּ֣ה (dū·mî·yāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1747: A silence, a quiet waiting, repose my salvation יְשׁוּעָתִֽי׃ (yə·šū·‘ā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3444: Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity comes from Him. מִ֝מֶּ֗נּוּ (mim·men·nū) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of Additonal Resources Psalm 62:1 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 62:1 Bible Gateway Psalm 62:1 Bible.com Psalm 62:1 NIV |
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