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Psalm 62[a]

Trust in God Alone

For the leader; ‘al Jeduthun.[b] A psalm of David.

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My soul rests in God alone,(A)
    from whom comes my salvation.
God alone is my rock and salvation,
    my fortress; I shall never fall.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 62 A song of trust displaying serenity from experiencing God’s power (the refrains of Ps 62:2–3 and Ps 62:6–7) and anger toward unjust enemies (Ps 62:4–5). From the experience of being rescued, the psalmist can teach others to trust in God (Ps 62:9–12).
  2. 62:1 ‘Al Jeduthun: apparently the Hebrew name for the melody.

Psalm 62[a]

For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A psalm of David.

Truly my soul finds rest(A) in God;(B)
    my salvation comes from him.
Truly he is my rock(C) and my salvation;(D)
    he is my fortress,(E) I will never be shaken.(F)

How long will you assault me?
    Would all of you throw me down—
    this leaning wall,(G) this tottering fence?

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 62:1 In Hebrew texts 62:1-12 is numbered 62:2-13.