Parallel Verses
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 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.
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 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
Prayers for Psalm 62:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
Security In God
1 For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. For God alone I patiently wait; he is the one who delivers me. 2 He alone is my protector and deliverer. He is my refuge; I will not be upended.
Cross References
Psalm 33:20
We wait for the Lord; he is our deliverer and shield.
Psalm 37:7
Wait patiently for the Lord! Wait confidently for him! Do not fret over the apparent success of a sinner, a man who carries out wicked schemes!
Psalm 37:39
But the Lord delivers the godly; he protects them in times of trouble.
Psalm 39:1
For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. I decided, "I will watch what I say and make sure I do not sin with my tongue. I will put a muzzle over my mouth while in the presence of an evil man."
1 Chronicles 16:41-42
Joining them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the Lord. (For his loyal love endures!)
1 Chronicles 25:1
David and the army officers selected some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy as they played stringed instruments and cymbals. The following men were assigned this responsibility:
1 Chronicles 25:3
From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah -- six in all, under supervision of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied as he played a harp, giving thanks and praise to the Lord.
Psalm 25:5
Guide me into your truth and teach me. For you are the God who delivers me; on you I rely all day long.
Psalm 27:14
Rely on the Lord! Be strong and confident! Rely on the Lord!
Psalm 40:1
For the music director; By David, a psalm. I relied completely on the Lord, and he turned toward me and heard my cry for help.
Psalm 62:2
He alone is my protector and deliverer. He is my refuge; I will not be upended.
Psalm 62:5-6
Patiently wait for God alone, my soul! For he is the one who gives me confidence.
Psalm 65:1
For the music director; a psalm of David, a song. Praise awaits you, O God, in Zion. Vows made to you are fulfilled.
Psalm 68:19-20
The Lord deserves praise! Day after day he carries our burden, the God who delivers us. (Selah)
Psalm 77:1
For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of Asaph. I will cry out to God and call for help! I will cry out to God and he will pay attention to me.
Psalm 121:2
My help comes from the Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth!
Psalm 123:2
Look, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female servant look to the hand of her mistress, so my eyes will look to the Lord, our God, until he shows us favor.
Psalm 130:5-6
I rely on the Lord, I rely on him with my whole being; I wait for his assuring word.
Isaiah 12:2
Look, God is my deliverer! I will trust in him and not fear. For the Lord gives me strength and protects me; he has become my deliverer."
Isaiah 30:18
For this reason the Lord is ready to show you mercy; he sits on his throne, ready to have compassion on you. Indeed, the Lord is a just God; all who wait for him in faith will be blessed.
Isaiah 40:31
But those who wait for the Lord's help find renewed strength; they rise up as if they had eagles' wings, they run without growing weary, they walk without getting tired.
Jeremiah 3:23
We know our noisy worship of false gods on the hills and mountains did not help us. We know that the Lord our God is the only one who can deliver Israel.
Lamentations 3:25
(Tet) The Lord is good to those who trust in him, to the one who seeks him.
Lamentations 3:38
Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that everything comes -- both calamity and blessing?
Luke 2:30-32
For my eyes have seen your salvation
James 5:7
So be patient, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's return. Think of how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the ground and is patient for it until it receives the early and late rains.