Psalms 62 - Meaning, Themes & Application

Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.

Psalms 62:1 means David chooses to quietly trust God instead of panicking or fixing everything himself. He knows real help and rescue come from God …

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

Psalms 62:2 means that God is the believer’s solid foundation, rescuer, and protector, so they won’t be shaken by life’s problems. When you face job …

How 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.

Psalm 62:3 means David feels surrounded by people plotting to harm him, but he knows their power is fragile and temporary—like a leaning wall ready …

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

Psalm 62:4 warns that some people secretly plot to tear others down. They speak kindly but inwardly resent and oppose them. It reminds us to …

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

Psalm 62:5 means we should place our hope and expectations in God alone, not in people, money, or success. It calls us to calmly trust …

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

Psalms 62:6 means God is your steady foundation and rescuer when everything else feels shaky. David is saying, “God alone holds me up, protects me, …

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

Psalms 62:7 means that God is the firm, unshakable source of rescue, worth, and strength. The writer trusts God, not circumstances or people. When you …

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

In Psalm 62, the speaker faces people plotting against him and describes God as his rock and refuge. He urges the people to trust God …

Surely 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.

Psalm 62:9 means that people, whether poor or powerful, are unreliable and temporary compared to God. Status, popularity, and human promises can’t carry real weight. …

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

Psalm 62:10 warns us not to rely on cheating, pressure, or dishonest gain, and not to let growing wealth capture our hearts. It means God, …

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

Psalm 62:11 means that real power and control belong only to God, not to people, money, or success. The writer repeats this truth to show …

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

Psalms 62:12 means God is both loving and fair. He shows mercy, yet He also sees what we do and responds accordingly. Our choices matter. …