Psalms 62:5
Psalms 62:5 in Multiple Translations
Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him.
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
My soul, wait thou in silence for God only; For my expectation is from him.
My soul, put all your faith in God; for from him comes my hope.
Only in God do I find peace; my hope comes from him.
Yet my soule keepe thou silence vnto God: for mine hope is in him.
Only — for God, be silent, O my soul, For from Him [is] my hope.
My soul, wait in silence for God alone, for my expectation is from him.
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
Thus will I bless thee all my life long: and in thy name I will lift up my hands.
God is the only one who gives me peace in my inner being; he is the one whom I confidently expect to help me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 62:5
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Psalms 62:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַ֤ךְ
מִ/שְּׂאֵת֨/וֹ
יָעֲצ֣וּ
לְ/הַדִּיחַ֮
יִרְצ֪וּ
כָ֫זָ֥ב
בְּ/פִ֥י/ו
יְבָרֵ֑כוּ
וּ֝/בְ/קִרְבָּ֗/ם
יְקַלְלוּ
סֶֽלָה
אַ֤ךְ
ʼak
H389
surely
DirObjM
מִ/שְּׂאֵת֨/וֹ
sᵉʼêth
H7613
elevation
Prep | N-fs | Suff
יָעֲצ֣וּ
yâʻats
H3289
to advise
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
לְ/הַדִּיחַ֮
nâdach
H5080
to banish
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
יִרְצ֪וּ
râtsâh
H7521
to accept
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
כָ֫זָ֥ב
kâzâb
H3577
lie
N-ms
בְּ/פִ֥י/ו
peh
H6310
lip
Prep | N-ms | Suff
יְבָרֵ֑כוּ
bârak
H1288
to bless
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
וּ֝/בְ/קִרְבָּ֗/ם
qereb
H7130
entrails
Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff
יְקַלְלוּ
qâlal
H7043
to lighten
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
סֶֽלָה
çelâh
H5542
Selah
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 62:5
אַ֤ךְ
ʼak
H389
"surely"
DirObjM
This Hebrew word is used to emphasize something, like saying 'surely' or 'certainly'. It can also be used to limit or restrict something, like saying 'only' or 'but'.
Definition: 1) indeed, surely (emphatic) 2) howbeit, only, but, yet (restrictive)
Usage: Occurs in 157 OT verses. KJV: also, in any wise, at least, but, certainly, even, howbeit, nevertheless, notwithstanding, only, save, surely, of a surety, truly, verily, [phrase] wherefore, yet (but). See also: Genesis 7:23; 2 Kings 23:35; Psalms 23:6.
מִ/שְּׂאֵת֨/וֹ
sᵉʼêth
H7613
"elevation"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, elevation can refer to a physical rise in the land or a sense of pride and dignity. It is used to describe the exaltation of God and the dignity of kings. The word appears in books like Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) elevation, exaltation, dignity, swelling, uprising 1a) dignity, exaltation, loftiness 1b) swelling 1c) uprising
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, dignity, excellency, highness, raise up self, rising. See also: Genesis 4:7; Leviticus 13:43; Psalms 62:5.
יָעֲצ֣וּ
yâʻats
H3289
"to advise"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This Hebrew word means to advise or counsel someone, like giving guidance or planning something. It is used in the Bible to describe people seeking advice or working together to make a plan. The KJV translates it as advise or counsel.
Definition: 1) to advise, consult, give counsel, counsel, purpose, devise, plan 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to advise, counsel, give counsel, consult 1a2) counsellor (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to consult together, exchange counsel, deliberate, counsel together 1c) (Hithpael) to conspire
Usage: Occurs in 73 OT verses. KJV: advertise, take advise, advise (well), consult, (give, take) counsel(-lor), determine, devise, guide, purpose. See also: Exodus 18:19; Job 26:3; Psalms 16:7.
לְ/הַדִּיחַ֮
nâdach
H5080
"to banish"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
To banish or drive away, used in various contexts, such as expelling someone from a community, as seen in the story of David and Absalom.
Definition: 1) to impel, thrust, drive away, banish 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to impel 1a2) to thrust away, banish 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be impelled 1b2) to be thrust out, be banished 1b2a) banished, outcast (participle) 1b3) to be driven away 1b4) to be thrust away, thrust aside 1c) (Pual) to be thrust into 1c1) thrust (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to thrust, move, impel 1d2) to thrust out, banish 1d3) to thrust away, thrust aside 1e) (Hophal) to be chased, be hunted 1e1) chased, hunted (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 51 OT verses. KJV: banish, bring, cast down (out), chase, compel, draw away, drive (away, out, quite), fetch a stroke, force, go away, outcast, thrust away (out), withdraw. See also: Deuteronomy 4:19; Isaiah 27:13; Psalms 5:11.
יִרְצ֪וּ
râtsâh
H7521
"to accept"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to accept or be pleased with something, like God accepting our prayers. It appears in Psalms and Proverbs, showing God's favor towards us. This word is about being satisfied or delighted.
Definition: 1) to be pleased with, be favourable to, accept favourably 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be pleased with, be favourable to 1a2) to accept 1a3) to be pleased, be determined 1a4) to make acceptable, satisfy 1a5) to please 1b) (Niphal) to be accepted, be pleased with 1c) (Piel) to seek favour of 1d) (Hiphil) to please, pay off 1e) (Hithpael) to make oneself acceptable or pleasing
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: (be) accept(-able), accomplish, set affection, approve, consent with, delight (self), enjoy, (be, have a) favour(-able), like, observe, pardon, (be, have, take) please(-ure), reconcile self. See also: Genesis 33:10; Psalms 50:18; Psalms 40:14.
כָ֫זָ֥ב
kâzâb
H3577
"lie"
N-ms
A lie or falsehood is what this word represents, whether it is a literal untruth or a figurative idol, and is often used to describe the deceitful nature of humanity.
Definition: a lie, untruth, falsehood, deceptive thing
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: deceitful, false, leasing, + liar, lie, lying. See also: Psalms 4:3; Proverbs 30:8; Psalms 5:7.
בְּ/פִ֥י/ו
peh
H6310
"lip"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
יְבָרֵ֑כוּ
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
וּ֝/בְ/קִרְבָּ֗/ם
qereb
H7130
"entrails"
Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means the inner part or midst of something, whether physical or emotional, and can refer to the entrails of an animal or the seat of thought and emotion. In 1 Kings 17:21, it describes Elijah's emotional plea to God.
Definition: : among/within 1) midst, among, inner part, middle 1a) inward part 1a1) physical sense 1a2) as seat of thought and emotion 1a3) as faculty of thought and emotion 1b) in the midst, among, from among (of a number of persons) 1c) entrails (of sacrificial animals) Also means: qe.rev (קֶ֫רֶב ": inner_parts" H7130H)
Usage: Occurs in 220 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] among, [idiom] before, bowels, [idiom] unto charge, [phrase] eat (up), [idiom] heart, [idiom] him, [idiom] in, inward ([idiom] -ly, part, -s, thought), midst, [phrase] out of, purtenance, [idiom] therein, [idiom] through, [idiom] within self. See also: Genesis 18:12; Joshua 7:12; Psalms 5:10.
יְקַלְלוּ
qâlal
H7043
"to lighten"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
The Hebrew word qalal means to make something light or easy, but it can also mean to curse or bring into contempt. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament, including in the books of Exodus and Psalms.
Definition: 1) to be slight, be swift, be trifling, be of little account, be light 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be slight, be abated (of water) 1a2) to be swift 1a3) to be trifling, be of little account 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be swift, show oneself swift 1b2) to appear trifling, be too trifling, be insignificant 1b3) to be lightly esteemed 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to make despicable 1c2) to curse 1d) (Pual) to be cursed 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to make light, lighten 1e2) to treat with contempt, bring contempt or dishonour 1f) (Pilpel) 1f1) to shake 1f2) to whet 1g) (Hithpalpel) to shake oneself, be moved to and fro
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: abate, make bright, bring into contempt, (ac-) curse, despise, (be) ease(-y, -ier), (be a, make, make somewhat, move, seem a, set) light(-en, -er, -ly, -ly afflict, -ly esteem, thing), [idiom] slight(-ly), be swift(-er), (be, be more, make, re-) vile, whet. See also: Genesis 8:8; 2 Kings 3:18; Psalms 37:22.
סֶֽלָה
çelâh
H5542
"Selah"
Part
Selah is a musical term in the Bible that signals a pause or interruption in the music, like a rest in a song, often used in Psalms. It is a technical term that sets a moment for reflection and contemplation, as seen in Psalm 3:2.
Definition: § 1) to lift up, exalt 1a) Selah 1a1) a technical musical term probably showing accentuation, pause, interruption
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: Selah. See also: Psalms 3:3; Psalms 62:5; Psalms 3:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 62:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 62:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 62:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 62:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 62:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 62:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 62:5
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 62:5
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 62:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 62:5
- Sermons on Psalms 62:5
Context — Waiting on God
3How long will you threaten a man? Will all of you throw him down like a leaning wall or a tottering fence?
4They fully intend to cast him down from his lofty perch; they delight in lies; with their mouths they bless, but inwardly they curse. Selah
5Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him.
6He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken. 7My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God.Cross References
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| 1 | Micah 7:7 | But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me. |
| 2 | Psalms 27:13–14 | Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD! |
| 3 | Lamentations 3:24–26 | “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.” The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD. |
| 4 | Psalms 42:11 | Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God. |
| 5 | Psalms 71:5 | For You are my hope, O Lord GOD, my confidence from my youth. |
| 6 | Psalms 103:1–2 | Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds— |
| 7 | John 6:67–69 | So Jesus asked the Twelve, “Do you want to leave too?” Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God. ” |
| 8 | Psalms 43:5 | Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God. |
| 9 | Psalms 104:1 | Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty. |
| 10 | Psalms 104:35 | May sinners vanish from the earth and the wicked be no more. Bless the LORD, O my soul. Hallelujah! |
Psalms 62:5 Summary
[Psalms 62:5 is telling us to trust in God and God alone, putting our hope in Him. This means letting go of other things we might be putting our trust in, like money or people, and choosing to believe that God is good and will take care of us (as seen in Matthew 6:33). By doing this, we can find peace and rest, even in the midst of hard times. As we learn to rest in God alone, we can remember that He is our rock and our salvation, and that He will never leave us or forsake us (as promised in Hebrews 13:5)]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'rest in God alone' as mentioned in Psalms 62:5?
To rest in God alone means to trust completely in Him, putting aside all other sources of comfort and security, as seen in Psalms 37:7, which says to 'be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him'
How can I find hope in God when I'm surrounded by troubles?
The Bible reminds us in Jeremiah 29:11 that God has plans to prosper us, not to harm us, and as Psalms 62:5 says, our hope comes from Him, so we can trust in His goodness even in difficult times
Is it really possible to find peace in the midst of turmoil?
Yes, as Philippians 4:7 promises, the peace of God can transcend all understanding, guarding our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, and Psalms 62:5 encourages us to rest in God alone, finding our hope in Him
How can I apply the principle of resting in God to my everyday life?
By choosing to trust in God's sovereignty, as seen in Romans 8:28, and by casting all our cares on Him, as 1 Peter 5:7 instructs, we can learn to rest in God alone, just as Psalms 62:5 encourages
Reflection Questions
- What are some things in my life that I tend to put my hope in, instead of God?
- How can I practically 'rest in God alone' when faced with challenges or uncertainties?
- What does it mean for my 'hope to come from Him', and how can I cultivate this kind of hope in my daily life?
- In what ways can I choose to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when circumstances seem difficult or unpredictable?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 62:5
My soul, wait thou only upon God,.... Be silent and subject to him, acquiesce in his providences, rest in him patiently and quietly, wait for his salvation; [See comments on Psalms 62:1]; perhaps
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 62:5
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. -From the enemy he turns to God, urging his own soul, as well as others, to wait only upon him. Verse 5,6.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 62:5
Psalms 62:5 My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation [is] from him.Ver. 5. My soul, wait thou only upon God] They trust not God at all, that is, not alone. He that stands with one foot on a rock and another foot upon a quicksand, will sink and perish as certainly as he that standeth with both feet on a quicksand. David knew this, and therefore calleth earn and earnestly upon his soul (for his business lay most within doors) to trust only upon God. See Psalms 62:1. For my expectation is from him] If he will not help me, none else shall; but it is he that saith, Look unto me and be saved, for I am God, and there is none else, Isaiah 45:22.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 62:5
(5) As in Psalms 62:1. Truly to God, be silence my soul. The state of resignation is one which can only be preserved by prayer. We may say, I will, but can only feel it through prayer.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 62:5
Verse 5. Wait thou only upon God] There is none but him in whom thou canst safely trust; and to get his help, resign thyself into his hands; be subject to him, and be silent before him; thou hast what thou hast deserved. See on Psalms 62:1.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 62:5
5–8. The opening verses are repeated, with slight variations, leading up to an exhortation to the Psalmist’s sympathisers to trust in God.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 62:5
My soul, wait thou only upon God - See the notes at Psalms 62:1. There is, in the word used here, and rendered wait, the same idea of rest or repose which occurs in Psalms 62:1.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 62:5
5. Wait thou only upon God—David renews and reaffirms his trust as in Psalms 62:1, exhorting his soul to quiet submission and hope in God.
Sermons on Psalms 62:5
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A Touch From God - Part 3 by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of waiting on the Lord and seeking His presence, highlighting the consequences of spiritual adultery and the need to come out from places of d |
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We Shall Not Be Moved by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that everything in the world is part of God's plan and is leading towards His glorification. He explains that everyone, not just preachers, |
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Only God All the Time by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of relying on God alone in every situation. He shares personal experiences of being in desperate situations where he was temp |
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My Expectation Is From the Lord - Part 1 by Joshua Daniel | This sermon by Joshua Daniel emphasizes the importance of having high expectations and faith in God, contrasting it with the low expectations and lack of faith prevalent in society |
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My Expectation Is From the Lord - Part 2 by Joshua Daniel | This sermon by Joshua Daniel emphasizes the importance of placing our expectation and trust solely in God, highlighting the impact of faith and unwavering belief in God's power to |
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Belonging by G.W. North | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of surrendering oneself to Jesus and removing all barriers and excuses. He compares this surrender to holding someone stiffly |
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Pew and Pulpit #02: The Pew Looks at the Pulpit by Ernest C. Reisinger | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that man is born to be a slave, either to self and sin or captivated by Christ. He argues that there is a free moral agent but no free will |