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Psalms 62 Explained — My Soul Waits Only Upon God

The psalmist refuses to be shaken even while enemies plan to topple him like a leaning wall, whispering lies to ruin him. It matters because the song exposes false refuges and trains the soul to trust God, not status, force, or sudden wealth.

Summary

Psalm 62:1–4 – My soul waits in silence What happens: He waits for God who is rock and salvation while enemies scheme to topple him. What it means: Quiet trust honors God. Human plots cannot shake the one God holds.

Psalm 62:5–8 – Trust Him at all times What happens: He urges the people to pour out their hearts before God. What it means: God is a refuge for all who trust. Prayer unloads the heart.

Psalm 62:9–12 – Power and love belong to God What happens: People are a breath; riches prove empty. God has power and steadfast love and repays according to work. What it means: God is strong and merciful. Do not worship wealth or man’s praise.

Application

  • Practice silence before God each day.
  • Tell God all that weighs on you.
  • Anchor hope in God’s power and faithful love.

Bible

1To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.

2He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.

3How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence.

4They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.

5My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.

6He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.

7In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.

8Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.

9Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.

10Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.

11God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.

12Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.

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