Psalms 62:1

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“In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him.”

What this verse means

‘Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him’—genuine rest and security are found in God alone.

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“In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.”

King James Version · Public Domain
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“My soul waiteth in silence for God only: From himcomethmy salvation.”

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“To the Overseer, for Jeduthun. --A Psalm of David. Only--toward God <FI>is<Fi> my soul silent, From Him <FI>is<Fi> my salvation.”

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Cross references

Other passages that echo Psalms 62:1 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Chronicles 16:41With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.”
  2. 1 Chronicles 25:1Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service:
  3. 1 Chronicles 25:3From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD.
  4. Psalms 25:5Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.
  5. Psalms 27:14Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
  6. Psalms 33:20Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.
  7. Psalms 37:7Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.
  8. Psalms 37:39The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble.
  9. Psalms 39:1I said, “I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are present.”
  10. Psalms 40:1I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.
  11. Psalms 62:2He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.
  12. Psalms 62:5Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him.
  13. Psalms 65:1Praise awaits You, O God, in Zion; to You our vows will be fulfilled.
  14. Psalms 68:19Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, the God of our salvation. Selah
  15. Psalms 77:1I cried out to God; I cried aloud to God to hear me.
  16. Psalms 121:2My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
  17. Psalms 123:2As the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maidservant look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes are on the LORD our God until He shows us mercy.
  18. Psalms 130:5I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope.
  19. Isaiah 12:2Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”
  20. Isaiah 30:18Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him.
  21. Isaiah 40:31But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.
  22. Jeremiah 3:23Surely deception comes from the hills, and commotion from the mountains. Surely the salvation of Israel is in the LORD our God.
  23. Lamentations 3:25The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.
  24. Lamentations 3:38Do not both adversity and good come from the mouth of the Most High?

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