In further proof of the Davidical authorship may be urged "the earnestness of thought, the depth and force of religious feeling," and "the vigour and sublimity of the language" (Canon Cook). It is a matter of etiquette. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall never be shaken. It is true that, as God works by means, he of necessity limits himself. What a comfort in this unbosoming of ourselves! God, i.e; is the only ultimate Source of all power. "They only consult to cast [him] down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their … Trust. “Whether rightly or wrongly won, they are wrongly used if they are trusted in.” (Maclaren), iv. Copyright StatementThese files are public domain.Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. Compare the opening words of the psalm, which are nearly identical. What have we that we have not received? III. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. I shall not be greatly moved. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. Thus, I consider it a mixed-genre Psalm. That power belongs to God. II. Truly my soul finds rest in God;my salvation comes from him. EXCLUSIVE POSSESSION. If we find ourselves in a precarious legal situation, our first and best action is to seek the counsel of a lawyer. "Expectation" here takes the place of "salvation" in Psalms 62:1. For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. Take this in connection with the word "only" repeated with such emphasis and meaning, and we may understand the silence as deeply expressive. (Psalms 62:11, Psalms 62:12.). The Pulpit Commentary. A Psalm of David.. You can check these in your browser security settings. THIS psalm, like so many, is the cry of an afflicted one—a man of high position, whom his enemies seek to destroy, or, if that be not possible, to thrust down from his dignity (Psalms 62:3, Psalms 62:4).He himself is full of trust in God, and calmly confident that his enemies cannot succeed (Psalms 62:1, Psalms 62:2, Psalms 62:5-7). God has spoken once, twice I have heard this: that power belongs to God: This truth was deeply ingrained in David’s soul. We are susceptible to influence. “David says that he has learned two lessons: that God is strong and that God is loving.” (Boice). EXPRESSION OF THE SOUL'S COMPLETE ACQUIESCENCE. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. Psalm 62. “The second attribute used to be translated ‘mercy’, but verse 12 makes it particularly clear that this word (hesed) has its basis in what is true and dependable. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. In conclusion, he warns his enemies that they are likely to provoke God's powerful anger (Psalms 62:9-11), and encourages his friends by the thought of God's mercy, and of his goodness in rewarding those who faithfully serve him. The true honour is that which cometh from God only. Since power belongs to God, David did not become arrogant as a ruler, knowing any power he held was as God’s representative. The God who has given salvation in the past is the Being from whom it is expected in the future. The hope of the conspirators under Absalom was in their united strength. Click on the different category headings to find out more. Who wrote the Psalm and when is impossible to … Continue reading "Commentary on Psalm 62:5-12" All men have their trials. "Here the psalmist becomes didactic" (Professor Cheyne). But besides, mark the forces that are continually at work, in the earth and in the heavens,—and behind all these is God. Psalm 62. Psalms 61:2, and the comment ad loc.). III. v. “This tender attribute sweetens the grand thought of his power: the divine strength will not crush us, but will be used for our good; God is so full of mercy that it belongs to him, as if all the mercy in the universe came from God, and still was claimed by him as his possession.” (Spurgeon), vi. Job; Psalms 37 and 73). With their mouths they … Job 33:14). This psalm has nothing in it directly either of prayer or praise, nor does it appear upon what occasion it was penned, nor whether upon any particular occasion, whether mournful or joyful. The psalmist's confidence has increased. II. To # 1 Chr. A psalm of David. Power without love is brutality, and love without power is weakness. I. This will never do. Psalm 63 – Love Better than Life. In God is my salvation and my glory. The psalmist trusts God alone for his salvation. This is too evident for dispute; but, in the view of the psalmist, this is not the worst. This is why David was so determined to trust in God and God alone. He feels now that, whatever his enemies may attempt, he will not be shaken at all. Peter said, in effect, "I shall not be moved," and he was put to shame. From the thought of his bitter enemies and their wicked machinations against him, the psalmist returns to expressions of his own full confidence in God—first falling back on almost the identical words of his opening stanza (comp. SUPERSCRIPTION: For the Chief Musician. But if we trust in God, then our strength will not fail. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. Verses 1-12. Also to You, O Lord, belongs mercy; It is evident that the psalm contains nothing but what is suitable to the character of David, to whom the "title" assigns it; and further, that it accords well with his circumstance, when the revolt of Absalom was imminent. If riches increase, set not your heart upon them. "Power belongeth unto God," and that power is pledged in behalf of his people. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. Psalm 62 Song of Trust in God Alone. Even at the worst times, God had always some faithful ones in Israel—a "remnant" (Isaiah 1:9); and men of this sort clung to David through all his perils, and were sufficiently numerous to constitute a "people" (see 2 Samuel 18:1-6). THE EXULTING PROSPECT OF FINAL VICTORY. a. "At all times." Some indication of the "lies" circulated against David at this Time is given in 2 Samuel 15:3-5; 2 Samuel 16:7, 2 Samuel 16:8. The remedy counselled is twofold. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. Retain the Refrain! When God rewards well doing, it is Still of his mercy, since no man can claim that he deserves reward. It is hinted (Psalms 62:10) that if riches increase, it may be by "oppression" and "robbery." Psalms 62:7). Those who "oppress" and "rob" are, consequently, not to be feared—there is no strength in riches—God alone determines the issues of things. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. The heart is ever prone to divide its confidence between God and the creature. Leviticus 26; Deuteronomy 27-30). So all strong in the love of God and in the confidence that right must triumph in the end, will suffer rather than sin, and die rather than be false to Christ (Hebrew Psalms 12:1, Psalms 12:2).—W.F. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. If we need strength, we are to seek it, not in robbery or riches, but in God, who is Almighty. The man of "low degree" before men may be of "high degree" before God. 62 For … to bring ~ STRENGTH ~ ~ ENCOURAGEMENT ~ and ~ STEADFASTNESS ~ to the reader's soul.  To grow proud and arrogant because of riches. The title of this psalm is, A Psalm of David when he was in the wilderness of Judah. Audio Commentary: Psalm 62 Psalm 62 1 Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. SIGN OF FAITH. He exhorts others to the same perfect trust. God has spoken once, How God may work we cannot surely tell, but we wait for light. But though they should be obtained lawfully, they bring great responsibilities and risks, and often prove a delusion and a mockery (1 Timothy 6:9). Pour out your heart before him (comp. Power in bad hands is a curse. AN EXPRESSION OF PERSONAL CONFIDENCE IN GOD. "High Tower, Rock," etc. Psalm 62 an inspirational page not a commentary. In the darkness and in the light, in adversity as won as prosperity; when he hides his face as when he makes his countenance to shine upon us. The title of this psalm is To the Chief Musician.To Jeduthun. Heaps epithet on epithet, denoting the sense of safety. To the Chief Musician. The true way is to trust in God. As a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence. Psalm 62 has elements of a Psalm of praise, thanksgiving, lament, and wisdom. Psalm 62 is the 62nd psalm from the Book of Psalms.In the slightly different numbering system of the Greek Septuagint version of the bible, and in its Latin translation in the Vulgate, this psalm is Psalm 61.It is attributed to King David.. In some ways it sounds more like God’s judgment. His kingly dignity was threatened. 2 He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved. But the judgment of men is not the judgment of God. Ahithophel (Canon Cook). III. When we do as the Lord commands, we shall "see the salvation of God."—W.F. God alone is capable of using power in the wisest manner, and for the best and holiest ends. “To all mankind, therefore, the prophet here recommendeth meditation on these two most interesting subject; the ‘power’ of God to punish sin, and his ‘mercy’ to pardon it. That power belongeth unto God. We shall stand "steadfast and immovable" in the surges of the waves and the violence of the storm. The psalm falls into three stanzas, the first two ending with “Selah.” The first section (62:1-4) we may label “Composure in threatening times.” The second section (62:5-8) is “Composure reaffirmed.” The final section (62:9-12) is “Contrast,” where … What others think of us is of importance. He is the Force of all forces. Commentary Critical and Explanatory - Unabridged, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures. Psalms 62:8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. 1897. The psalm offers a warning not to let one's power erode one's trust in God. Commentary on Psalm 62:1-7 (Read Psalm 62:1-7) We are in the way both of duty and comfort, when our souls wait upon God; when we cheerfully give up ourselves, and all our affairs, to his will and wisdom; when we leave ourselves to all the ways of his providence, and patiently expect the event, with full satisfaction in his goodness. Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie; God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this. Uses New Testament. God will not only hear, but have pity. Psalms 62:6, where, with still greater confidence, the waiter declares, "I shall not be moved," i.e. 2. ONLY AND EARLY. What a joy in this trust! All this is so far good. not moved, or shaken in my faith, at all. To the choirmaster: according to Jeduthun. As is often the case, the worship leader is faced with the choice of reading the entire psalm or of going with only the selected verses. Psalm of David . We need 2 cookies to store this setting. There is everything in him to inspire confidence and hope. He encourages the faithful, and warns the wicked, by the declaration that men of every sort "are but vanity"—have no strength, no permanence—while power belongs only to God. This meant that David had no expectation of mercy from man. Psalm 62:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 8. This power is quickening (Ephesians 2:1), regulating (Acts 9:1-9), energizing (Philippians 4:19), elevating (Ephesians 1:19), consoling (2 Corinthians 12:9). "Except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of God" (Matthew 5:20).—W.F. For thou renderest to every man according to his work. https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/tpc/psalms-62.html. II. FORESHADOWING OF VICTORY. "Men of high degree" (beney ish) are no better—they are "a lie"—an unreality—a fading, false illusion. My soul, wait thou only upon God. The Mosaic law asserted wealth, health, and success to covenant obedience (cf. 3. RICHES. Words in boxes are from the Bible. God is his rock, his salvation, and his fortress. Also to You, O Lord, belongs mercy: Gratefully, David understood that God’s nature was much more than power. He only is my rock — He hath been so often; in him I have found shelter, and strength, and succour; he hath, by his grace, supported me under, and delivered me out of my troubles, and by his providence he has defended me from my enemies, and therefore I trust he will still support, deliver, and defend me. Book 1 (Psalms 1 - 41) » Psalms 1-41 in one file [or download in RTF format] ... Psalm 62: Only God! THE SENSE OF BEING BACKED BY THE POWER OF GOD. Finding the new version too difficult to understand? And become not vain in robbery; or, rely not vainly on robbery (Kay). He is to be trusted at all times. Psalms 9:9; Psalms 57:2; Psalms 94:22, etc.). To the leader: according to Jeduthun. But there is something higher and better. Psalms 62. God is the true and only Being worthy of supreme trust. For my expectation is from him. Prayer. Psalm 62 – My Only Rock, My Only Salvation. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. (Psalms 62:3.) Power is the strong foundation of love, and love is the beauty and the crown of power.” (Perowne, cited in Boice), vii. "From experience and the Bible, we learn that this world and the people in it are unreliable. The last phrase is new. An EasyEnglish Translation with Notes (about 1200 word vocabulary) on Psalm 62. www.easyenglish.bible. ): God is a Refuge for us (comp. David's confidence in God. c. For You render to each one according to his work: We don’t normally think of this as an expression of God’s mercy. (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students: Commenting and Commentaries)Rosscup adds: This is one of the more thorough older exegetical … Trust not in oppression (comp. It rests as a beneficent influence on God's people, for time and for eternity.—W.F. Psalm 62#In Hebrew texts 62:1-12 is numbered 62:2-13.For the director of music. Through repetition he understood that power belongs to God and to none other. Psalm 62. is a . They only consult to cast him down from his excellency; They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly; He only is my Rock and my Salvation; he is my Defence; I shall not be moved, The Rock of my strength, and my Refuge, is in God. He silently trusts in God as Salvation. How long will you assail a person, will you batter your victim, all of you, Twice I have heard this: We are always free to come to God. 2. 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