Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
My soul, wait thou in silence for God only, for my expectation is from him.
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.
International Standard Version
My soul, be quiet before God, for from him comes my hope.
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 only consult to thrust him down from his dignity. They delight in lies. They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah. 5 My soul, wait thou in silence for God only, for my expectation is from him. 6 He only is my rock and my salvation, my high tower. I shall not be moved.
Cross References
Psalm 27:13-14
I believe that I shall see the goodness of LORD in the land of the living.
Psalm 37:34
Wait for LORD, and keep his way, and he will exalt thee to inherit the land. When sinners are cut off, thou shall see it.
Psalm 39:7
And now, LORD, what do I wait for? My hope is in thee.
Psalm 42:5
Why are thou cast down, O my soul? And [why] are thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God, for I shall yet praise him [for] the help of his countenance.
Psalm 42:11
Why are thou cast down, O my soul? And why are thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God, for I shall yet praise him, the help of my countenance, and my God.
Psalm 43:5
Why are thou cast down, O my soul? And why are thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God, for I shall yet praise him, the help of my countenance, and my God.
Psalm 62:1-2
My soul waits in silence for God only. From him [is] my salvation.
Psalm 71:5
For thou are my hope, O lord LORD, my trust from my youth.
Psalm 103:1-2
Bless LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, [bless] his holy name.
Psalm 104:1
Bless LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou are very great. Thou are clothed with honor and majesty,
Psalm 104:35
Let sinners be consumed out of the earth, and let the wicked be no more. Bless LORD, O my soul. Praise ye LORD.
Psalm 146:1
Praise ye LORD. Praise LORD, O my soul.
Jeremiah 17:17
Be not a terror to me. Thou are my refuge in the day of evil.
Lamentations 3:24-26
LORD is my portion, says my soul, therefore I will hope in him.
Micah 7:7
But as for me, I will look to LORD. I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.
Habakkuk 2:3
For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it hastens toward the end, and shall not lay. Though it tarry, wait for it, because it will surely come. It will not delay.
Zephaniah 3:8
Therefore wait ye for me, says LORD, until the day that I rise up to the prey. For my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them my indignation, even all my fierce anger. For all the
John 6:67-69
Jesus said therefore to the twelve, Do ye not also want to go?
Philippians 1:20
according to my eager expectation and hope that I will be shamed in nothing. But with all boldness, now as always, Christ will also be magnified in my body, whether through life or through death.