3 How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? to batter him, like d a leaning wall, a tottering fence? Scripture: Psalm 62:1–8. 2 He only is my rock and my salvation; He Is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. A study in Psalm 62: 1 - 12 Psalm 62: 1 – 12 House Condemned To the Chief Musician. Psalm 62:1(NASB) Verse Thoughts David, the man after God's own heart was beset by difficulties and dangers and encompassed about by many enemies and those that would seek his life to destroy him, but David's confidence was in the Lord, Who was his Rock and his … 3 How long will all of you attack a man. In God Alone. A Psalm of David. A Psalm of David. Follow Desiring God on Facebook. 1 Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation. 2. I. Let’s take a few minutes this morning and let’s look at these two verses. To the chief musician, to Jeduthun. 1. Follow Desiring God on Twitter. A psalm of David. Jon Bloom Feb 7, 2020 30.9K Shares God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him Learn more about Desiring God Desiring God. Psalms 62:1-8 . That is the source of many problems for us. For most of us, we'd rather do anything than wait. In these verses we have, I. David's profession of dependence upon God, and upon him only, for all good : Truly my soul waiteth upon God. For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. 1. Psalm 62:1, ESV: "To the choirmaster: according to Jeduthun.A Psalm of David. Poetry is using words in a special way, so that they sound good. My soul, wait thou only upon God - See the notes at Psalm 62:1.There is, in the word used here, and rendered wait, the same idea of rest or repose which occurs in Psalm 62:1.The meaning is, that he would commit the whole cause to God, and that his soul would thus be calm and without apprehension. A psalm of David. 2 a He alone is my rock and my salvation, my b fortress; c I shall not be greatly shaken. To the leader: according to Jeduthun. 3. Psalm 62:1 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Psalm 62:1, NIV: "For the director of music.For Jeduthun. How long will you assail a person, will you batter your victim, all of you, Psalm 62:1-12 When a person is in ordinary trouble and needs help, does he not seek out someone who has more of whatever it takes to help him overcome his situation? Psa 62:1-7. ye shall be slain all of you: as […] 2 He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved. Verse 5. Psalm 62:1- My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall never be shaken. Our lives are characterized by speed, impatience, noise, and activity. 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 David shows us what not to trust in and whom to trust in. Occasionally we throw in a little panic. As you know over the past few weeks God has been dealing with us in this area of sanctuary and refuge. Audio Commentary: Psalm 62 Psalm 62 1 Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. Psalm 62 Song of Trust in God Alone. A. Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him." In the Hebrew psalm, God is the first and last word … In verse 7 there is something that we often find in Hebrew poetry. 62 For God alone y my soul z waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. 3 How long will you attack a man? A Psalm of David. Composure: In threatening times, you can be at peace if God is your salvation and refuge (62:1-4). 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