Psalms 62:6
Psalms 62:6 in Multiple Translations
He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken.
He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.
He only is my rock and my salvation: He is my high tower; I shall not be moved.
He only is my Rock and my salvation; he is my high tower; I will not be greatly moved.
He is the one who protects me and saves me; he keeps me safe so I will not be in danger.
Yet is hee my strength, and my saluation, and my defence: therefore I shall not be mooued.
Only — He [is] my rock and my salvation, My tower, I am not moved.
He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress. I will not be shaken.
He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defense; I shall not be moved.
Let my soul be filled as with marrow and fatness: and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips.
Only he is like an overhanging rock under which I can be safe [MET]; he is like a shelter, and as a result I will never be defeated.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 62:6
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Psalms 62:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַ֣ךְ
לֵ֭/אלֹהִים
דּ֣וֹמִּי
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
כִּי
מִ֝מֶּ֗/נּוּ
תִּקְוָתִֽ/י
אַ֣ךְ
ʼak
H389
surely
DirObjM
לֵ֭/אלֹהִים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Prep | N-mp
דּ֣וֹמִּי
dâmam
H1826
to silence
V-Qal-Impv-2fs
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
מִ֝מֶּ֗/נּוּ
min
H4480
from
Prep | Suff
תִּקְוָתִֽ/י
tiqvâh
H8615
cord
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 62:6
אַ֣ךְ
ʼak
H389
"surely"
DirObjM
This Hebrew word is used to emphasize something, like saying 'surely' or 'certainly'. It can also be used to limit or restrict something, like saying 'only' or 'but'.
Definition: 1) indeed, surely (emphatic) 2) howbeit, only, but, yet (restrictive)
Usage: Occurs in 157 OT verses. KJV: also, in any wise, at least, but, certainly, even, howbeit, nevertheless, notwithstanding, only, save, surely, of a surety, truly, verily, [phrase] wherefore, yet (but). See also: Genesis 7:23; 2 Kings 23:35; Psalms 23:6.
לֵ֭/אלֹהִים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
דּ֣וֹמִּי
dâmam
H1826
"to silence"
V-Qal-Impv-2fs
In the original Hebrew, this verb means to wail or mourn, often in response to a tragic event, like in Job 30:31 where Job laments his suffering. It can also mean to be astonished or stop an activity.
Definition: : stationary 1) to be silent, be still, wait, be dumb, grow dumb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be silent 1a2) to be still, die 1a3) to be struck dumb 1b) (Niphal) to be silenced, be made silent, destroyed 1c) (Poal) to make quiet 1d) (Hiphil) to make silent (cause to die)
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: cease, be cut down (off), forbear, hold peace, quiet self, rest, be silent, keep (put to) silence, be (stand) still, tarry, wait. See also: Exodus 15:16; Psalms 62:6; Psalms 4:5.
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
כִּי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
מִ֝מֶּ֗/נּוּ
min
H4480
"from"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
תִּקְוָתִֽ/י
tiqvâh
H8615
"cord"
N-fs | Suff
In Hebrew, this word for hope means a cord that attaches or expectancy, like waiting for something to happen. It appears in the Bible as a feeling of expectation or a thing someone longs for. The KJV translates it as hope or expectation.
Definition: cord
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: expectation(-ted), hope, live, thing that I long for. See also: Joshua 2:18; Psalms 62:6; Psalms 9:19.
Study Notes — Psalms 62:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 62:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 62:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 62:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 62:6
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 62:6
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 62:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 62:6
- Sermons on Psalms 62:6
Context — Waiting on God
4They fully intend to cast him down from his lofty perch; they delight in lies; with their mouths they bless, but inwardly they curse. Selah
5Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him.
6He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken.
7My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God. 8Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. SelahCross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 112:6 | Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever. |
| 2 | Psalms 62:2 | He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken. |
| 3 | Psalms 16:8 | I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. |
| 4 | Proverbs 10:30 | The righteous will never be shaken, but the wicked will not inhabit the land. |
| 5 | Psalms 18:31–32 | For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear. |
| 6 | Isaiah 45:17 | But Israel will be saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation; you will not be put to shame or humiliated, to ages everlasting. |
| 7 | Proverbs 12:7 | The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand. |
| 8 | Hosea 1:7 | Yet I will have compassion on the house of Judah, and I will save them—not by bow or sword or war, not by horses and cavalry, but by the LORD their God.” |
Psalms 62:6 Summary
Psalms 62:6 means that God is the one we can always count on to save and protect us, like a strong rock that never moves. When we trust in God, we can be sure that we will not be shaken, no matter what happens in life, just like it says in Matthew 7:24-25, where Jesus teaches us to build our foundation on the rock of His words. This verse is a promise that God is always with us and will never leave us, as seen in Hebrews 13:5-6, where God says 'I will never leave you nor forsake you'. We can trust in God's power and love for us, and declare it to others, just like the psalmist does in this verse.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to say God is our rock and salvation?
In Psalms 62:6, saying God is our rock and salvation means He is the one we rely on for strength and protection, just as David did when he faced Goliath (1 Samuel 17:45-47), and it is a declaration of trust in His power to save us.
How can we be sure we will not be shaken like the verse promises?
According to Psalms 62:6, we can be sure we will not be shaken because our trust is in God, who is unshakeable, as seen in Isaiah 45:5, where God says 'I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God'.
Is this verse only for people who are going through hard times?
No, Psalms 62:6 is for anyone who wants to declare their trust in God, whether they are going through hard times or not, as seen in Psalms 100:4-5, where we are called to enter God's gates with thanksgiving and praise.
How does this verse relate to other parts of the Bible?
Psalms 62:6 is connected to other parts of the Bible, such as Deuteronomy 32:4, where Moses calls God 'the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just'.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God as my rock and salvation?
- How can I practically rest in God alone, as mentioned in Psalms 62:5, and apply it to my life?
- What are some lies or fears that I need to replace with the truth of God's presence and power in my life?
- In what ways can I declare my trust in God to others, just like the psalmist does in Psalms 62:6?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 62:6
He only [is] my rock and my salvation,.... [See comments on Psalms 62:2]; [he is] my defence; these epithets of God are repeated, to strengthen his faith and hope in him, and to encourage a patient
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 62:6
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. -From the enemy he turns to God, urging his own soul, as well as others, to wait only upon him. Verse 5,6.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 62:6
Psalms 62:6 He only [is] my rock and my salvation: [he is] my defence; I shall not be moved.Ver. 6. He only is, &c.] Versus amoibaeus. See Psalms 62:2. I shall not be moved] Before it was, I shall not be greatly moved; now upon further exercise of his trust, it is, I shall not be moved. Ita in lucta crescit lux fidei, et tides firmior; faith is made stronger by trials.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 62:6
6. my defence] My high tower, as in Psalms 62:2. I shall not be moved] Perhaps the omission of ‘greatly’ (Psalms 62:2) marks a growing faith.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 62:6
He only is my rock ... - See the notes at Psalms 62:2. The only difference between this verse and Psalms 62:2 is, that in this verse the word “greatly” is omitted.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 62:6
6. A repetition of Psa 62:2. In this and Psalms 62:7 he expresses in various forms, and the strongest imagery, his sole trust and perfect security in God. This is characteristic of the psalms written on this occasion.
Sermons on Psalms 62:6
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The Rock That Is Higher Than I by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for a higher power in times of overwhelming circumstances. He shares various examples of individuals facing difficult situations, su |
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The Letter O by Walter Wilson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the different types of belief in relation to faith in God. The first type is the belief of faith, which brings us closer to God. The second ty |
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A Strong Tower by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes that the name of the Lord serves as an impenetrable strong tower for the righteous, providing safety and security against all forms of attack. He illustrat |
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Psalms 61:2 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of turning to God as our refuge when we feel overwhelmed by life's pressures and stresses. He highlights that in moments of despair, we often |
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Useful for the Master - Part 11 by Jackie Pullinger | This sermon emphasizes God's purpose in allowing difficulties and poverty, highlighting how those in need may call upon Him for salvation and how the world will recognize Jesus thr |
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Psalm 15 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the requirements for abiding in God's presence and dwelling in His holy hill, emphasizing the importance of true righteousness as the evidence of being Christ |
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Determined Steadfastness by Ed Wrather | Ed Wrather preaches about the importance of determined steadfastness in our relationship with God, using the story of a woman in Florida who, despite a car accident, a swim in a ca |