Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
My soul, be quiet before God, for from him comes my hope.
New American Standard Bible
For my hope is from Him.
King James Version
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
Holman Bible
for my hope comes from Him.
A Conservative Version
My soul, wait thou in silence for God only, for my expectation is from him.
American Standard Version
My soul, wait thou in silence for God only; For my expectation is from him.
Amplified
For God alone my soul waits in silence and quietly submits to Him,
For my hope is from Him.
Bible in Basic English
My soul, put all your faith in God; for from him comes my hope.
Darby Translation
Upon God alone, O my soul, rest peacefully; for my expectation is from him.
Julia Smith Translation
Only, my soul be thou silent to God; for from him my hope.
King James 2000
My soul, wait you only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Only for God wait in silence, O my soul, because my hope [is] from him.
Modern King James verseion
My soul, be silent only to God; for my hope is from Him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Nevertheless, my soul abideth only upon God, for he is my God.
NET Bible
Patiently wait for God alone, my soul! For he is the one who gives me confidence.
New Heart English Bible
My soul, wait in silence for God alone, for my expectation is from him.
The Emphasized Bible
Surely, towards God, be thou silent, my soul, For, from him, is mine expectation:
Webster
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
World English Bible
My soul, wait in silence for God alone, for my expectation is from him.
Youngs Literal Translation
Only -- for God, be silent, O my soul, For from Him is my hope.
Themes
Expectation » Of the righteous
God » Voice of select readings » Waiting upon
Waiting » Should be with the soul
Waiting » Those who engage in » Wait upon him only
Waiting » Saints have expectation from
Waiting upon God » Should be » With the soul
Devotionals
Devotionals about Psalm 62:5
Devotionals containing Psalm 62:5
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 62:5
Images Psalm 62:5
Prayers for Psalm 62:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Trust In God Alone
4 They plan to cast him down from his exalted position. They delight in lies; their mouth utters blessings, while their heart is cursing. Interlude 5 My soul, be quiet before God, for from him comes my hope. 6 He alone is my rock, my deliverance, and my high tower; nothing will shake me.
Cross References
Psalm 27:13-14
I believe that I will see the LORD's goodness in the land of the living.
Psalm 37:34
Wait on the LORD, Keep faithful to his way, and he will exalt you to possess the land. You will see the wicked cut off.
Psalm 39:7
How long, LORD, will I wait expectantly? I have placed my hope in you.
Psalm 42:5
Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God, for once again I will praise him, since his presence saves me.
Psalm 42:11
Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God, for once again I will praise him, since his presence saves me and he is my God.
Psalm 43:5
Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God, because I will praise him once again, since his presence saves me and he is my God. To the Director: An instruction of the Sons of Korah.
Psalm 62:1-2
My soul rests quietly only when it looks to God; from him comes my deliverance.
Psalm 71:5
For you are my hope, Lord GOD, my security since I was young.
Psalm 103:1-2
Bless the LORD, my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
Psalm 104:1
Bless the LORD, my soul; LORD, my God, you are very great. You are clothed in splendor and majesty;
Psalm 104:35
May sinners disappear from the land and the wicked live no longer. Bless the LORD, my soul! Hallelujah!
Psalm 146:1
Hallelujah! Praise the LORD, my soul!
Jeremiah 17:17
Don't be a terror to me. You are my refuge in a day of trouble.
Lamentations 3:24-26
"The LORD is all I have," says my soul, "Therefore I will trust in him."
Micah 7:7
But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God who will deliver me. My God will hear me.
Habakkuk 2:3
For the revelation pertains to an appointed time it speaks truthfully about the end. Though it delays, wait for it, because it will surely come about it will not be late!
Zephaniah 3:8
"Just you wait!" declares the LORD. "The day will come when I stand up as a prosecutor, for I am determined to assemble the nations and to gather the kingdoms, in order to pour out my indignation upon them all of my fierce anger. All the earth will be consumed by the fire of my jealousy.
John 6:67-69
So Jesus asked the Twelve, "You don't want to leave, too, do you?"
Philippians 1:20
I rejoice because I eagerly expect and hope that I will have nothing to be ashamed of, because through my boldness the Messiah will be exalted through me, now as always, whether I live or die.