Psalm 62:1(NASB) Verse Thoughts David, the man after God's own heart was beset by difficulties and dangers and encompassed about by many enemies and those that would seek his life to destroy him, but David's confidence was in the Lord, Who was his Rock and his … My soul, wait thou only upon God - See the notes at Psalm 62:1.There is, in the word used here, and rendered wait, the same idea of rest or repose which occurs in Psalm 62:1.The meaning is, that he would commit the whole cause to God, and that his soul would thus be calm and without apprehension. Psalms 62:1-8 . 1. Poetry is using words in a special way, so that they sound good. A psalm of David. That is the source of many problems for us. Psa 62:1-7. 1. Psalm 62:1-12 When a person is in ordinary trouble and needs help, does he not seek out someone who has more of whatever it takes to help him overcome his situation? Scripture: Psalm 62:1–8. In God Alone. Psalm 62 Song of Trust in God Alone. Psalm 62:1 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Psalm 62:1, NIV: "For the director of music.For Jeduthun. 3. 2 He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.. As you know over the past few weeks God has been dealing with us in this area of sanctuary and refuge. A. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall never be shaken. A study in Psalm 62: 1 - 12 Psalm 62: 1 – 12 House Condemned To the Chief Musician. Audio Commentary: Psalm 62 Psalm 62 1 Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. In the Hebrew psalm, God is the first and last word … Psalm 62:1, ESV: "To the choirmaster: according to Jeduthun.A Psalm of David. 3 How long will you attack a man? When we get impatient we sometimes move … In verse 7 there is something that we often find in Hebrew poetry. 2 He only is my rock and my salvation; He Is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. 2 a He alone is my rock and my salvation, my b fortress; c I shall not be greatly shaken. I. Let’s take a few minutes this morning and let’s look at these two verses. For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. A Psalm of David. to batter him, like d a leaning wall, a tottering fence? To the leader: according to Jeduthun. How long will you assail a person, will you batter your victim, all of you, A Psalm of David. Composure: In threatening times, you can be at peace if God is your salvation and refuge (62:1-4). 2. The first section (62:1-4) we may label “Composure in threatening times.” The second section (62:5-8) is “Composure reaffirmed.” The final section (62:9-12) is “Contrast,” where David shows us what not to trust in and whom to trust in. For most of us, we'd rather do anything than wait. Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him." Jon Bloom Feb 7, 2020 30.9K Shares God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him Learn more about Desiring God Desiring God. To the chief musician, to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. Follow Desiring God on Facebook. Psalm 62:1- My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. To Jeduthun. 62 For God alone y my soul z waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. 3 How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? Follow Desiring God on Twitter. Our lives are characterized by speed, impatience, noise, and activity. 2 He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved. 3 How long will all of you attack a man. In these verses we have, I. 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