Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
{To the Chanter, for by Jeduthun, a Psalm of David} My soul truly waiteth still upon God; for of him cometh my salvation.
New American Standard Bible
For the choir director;
From Him
King James Version
{To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.} Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
Holman Bible
For the choir director: according to Jeduthun.
my salvation comes from Him.
International Standard Version
My soul rests quietly only when it looks to God; from him comes my deliverance.
A Conservative Version
My soul waits in silence for God only. From him [is] my salvation.
American Standard Version
My soul waiteth in silence for God only: From him cometh my salvation.
Amplified
From Him comes my salvation.
Bible in Basic English
My soul, put all your faith in God; for from him comes my salvation.
Darby Translation
{To the chief Musician. On Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.} Upon God alone doth my soul rest peacefully; from him is my salvation.
Julia Smith Translation
To the overseer, to Jeduthun: chanting to David. Surely my soul was silent to God: from him my salvation.
King James 2000
[To the Chief Musician, to jeduthun. A Psalm of David.] Truly my soul waits upon God: from him comes my salvation.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Only for God my soul [waits in] silence. From him [is] my salvation.
Modern King James verseion
To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. Only to God is my soul in silence; from Him comes my salvation.
NET Bible
For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. For God alone I patiently wait; he is the one who delivers me.
New Heart English Bible
My soul rests in God alone. My salvation is from him.
The Emphasized Bible
Surely, towards God, silence becometh my soul, From him, is my salvation:
Webster
To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
World English Bible
My soul rests in God alone. My salvation is from him.
Youngs Literal Translation
To the Overseer, for Jeduthun. -- A Psalm of David. Only -- toward God is my soul silent, From Him is my salvation.
Themes
God » What is from the lord God
Salvation » The lord being the only savior
Salvation » Where salvation comes from
Steadfastness » Who shall not be moved
Waiting » Should be with the soul
References
Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 62:1
Images Psalm 62:1
Prayers for Psalm 62:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
Security In God
1 {To the Chanter, for by Jeduthun, a Psalm of David} My soul truly waiteth still upon God; for of him cometh my salvation. 2 He only is my strength, my salvation, my defense, so that I shall not greatly fall.
Cross References
Psalm 33:20
Let our soul patiently abide the LORD, for he is our help and shield.
Psalm 37:7
Hold thee still in the LORD, and abide patiently upon him: but grieve not thyself at one that hath prosperity, and liveth in abomination.
Psalm 37:39
But the salvation of the righteous cometh of the LORD, who is also their strength in the time of trouble.
Psalm 39:1
{To the Chanter, for praising, a Psalm of David} I said, "I will take heed to my ways, that I offend not in my tongue. I will keep my mouth as it were with a bridle, while the ungodly is in my sight."
1 Chronicles 16:41-42
And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and other that were chosen and named by name, to thank the LORD that his mercy lasteth ever.
1 Chronicles 25:1
And David and the captains of the host appointed out to do service, the sons of Asaph of Heman and Jeduthun, which did prophesy with harps, psalteries and cymbals. And they were numbered unto the work according to their office.
1 Chronicles 25:3
The sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Hashabiah and Mattithiah-Shimei, six, at the hands of their fathers Jeduthun, with harps: which Jeduthun prophesied for to thank and praise the LORD.
Psalm 25:5
Lead me forth in thy truth, and learn me. For thou art the God of my salvation; in thee hath been my hope all the day long.
Psalm 27:14
O tarry thou the LORD's leisure. Be strong, and he shall comfort thine heart; and put thou thy trust in the LORD.
Psalm 40:1
{To the chanter, a Psalm of David} I waited patiently for the LORD, and he inclined unto me, and heard my calling.
Psalm 62:2
He only is my strength, my salvation, my defense, so that I shall not greatly fall.
Psalm 62:5-6
Nevertheless, my soul abideth only upon God, for he is my God.
Psalm 65:1
{To the Chanter, a Psalm and song of David} Thou, O God, art praised in Zion; and unto thee shall the vow be performed in Jerusalem.
Psalm 68:19-20
Praised be the LORD daily, even the God which helpeth us, and poureth his benefits upon us. Selah.
Psalm 77:1
{To the Chanter, for Jeduthun, a Psalm of Asaph} I cried unto God with my voice; yea, even unto God cried I with my voice, and he heard me.
Psalm 121:2
My help cometh even from the LORD which hath made heaven and earth.
Psalm 123:2
Behold, even as the eyes of servants look unto the hands of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hands of her mistress, even so our eyes wait upon the LORD our God, until he have mercy upon us.
Psalm 130:5-6
I look for the LORD; my soul doth wait for him, and in his word is my trust.
Isaiah 12:2
Behold, God is my salvation: I will be bold therefore and not fear. For the LORD God is my strength and my praise whereof I sing: and is become my saviour.
Isaiah 30:18
Yet standeth the LORD waiting, that he may have mercy upon you, and lifteth himself up, that he may receive you to grace. For the LORD God is righteous. Happy are all they that wait for him.
Isaiah 40:31
But unto them that have the LORD before their eyes, shall strength be increased, Eagles wings shall grow upon them; When they run, they shall not fall; and when they go, they shall not be weary."
Jeremiah 3:23
The hills fall, and all the high pride of the mountains; but the health of Israel standeth only upon God our LORD.
Lamentations 3:25
{Tet} O how good is the LORD unto them that put their trust in him, and to the soul that seeketh after him?
Lamentations 3:38
out of the mouth of the most Highest goeth not evil and good"?
Luke 2:30-32
For mine eyes have seen the saviour sent from thee:
James 5:7
Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience there upon, until he receive the early and the latter rain.