Bible Chapter Summary
Psalms 62 Summary
Waiting Upon God for Salvation
The psalmist declares that his soul waits on God alone, for only God is his rock, salvation, and defence. He warns against those who scheme to cast him down through lies and deceit, though they pretend friendship with their mouths while cursing inwardly. The psalm teaches that all people, whether of high or low degree, are ultimately vanity, and calls the listener to trust in God at all times, pour out their hearts before Him, and not trust in oppression or riches, for true power belongs to God alone.
Key themes
Key verses
Psalms 62:1
“Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.”
Psalms 62:5
“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.”
Psalms 62:8
“Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.”
Psalms 62:12
“Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.”
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