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Psalms 62 (KJV)

Psalms 62 is chapter 62 of 150 in the Old Testament book of Psalms (12 verses). Genre: poetry (worship & prayer). Author: Various authors; many attributed to David (also Asaph, the sons of Korah, Moses, Solomon, and others). It belongs to the section “Book II” (chapters 42–72). Its most cross-referenced verse is Psalms 62:8.

1Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.Verse of the Day page →

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.Verse of the Day page →

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.

Scripture text: King James Version (public domain).

Key verses in Psalms 62

The verses of this chapter that other passages of Scripture point back to most often.

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

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

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

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