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For Jeduthun. A psalm of David. Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. <a href="/nlt/psalms/62.htm">New Living Translation</a> I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him. <a href="/esv/psalms/62.htm">English Standard Version</a> For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. <a href="/bsb/psalms/62.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him. <a href="/kjv/psalms/62.htm">King James Bible</a> To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. <a href="/nkjv/psalms/62.htm">New King James Version</a> To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation. <a href="/nasb_/psalms/62.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For the music director; according to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. My soul waits in silence for God alone; From Him comes my salvation. <a href="/nasb/psalms/62.htm">NASB 1995</a> For the choir director; according to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. My soul waits in silence for God only; From Him is my salvation. <a href="/nasb77/psalms/62.htm">NASB 1977 </a> My soul waits in silence for God only; From Him is my salvation. <a href="/lsb/psalms/62.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For the choir director. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. Surely my soul waits in silence for God; From Him is my salvation. <a href="/amp/psalms/62.htm">Amplified Bible</a> To the Chief Musician; to Jeduthun [Ethan, the noted musician, founder of an official musical family]. A Psalm of David. For God alone my soul waits in silence; From Him comes my salvation. <a href="/csb/psalms/62.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For the choir director: according to Jeduthun. † A psalm of David. I am at rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. <a href="/hcsb/psalms/62.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For the choir director: according to Jeduthun. A Davidic psalm. I am at rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him. <a href="/asv/psalms/62.htm">American Standard Version</a> For the Chief Musician; after the manner of Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. My soul waiteth in silence for God only: From him cometh my salvation. <a href="/cev/psalms/62.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Only God can save me, and I calmly wait for him. <a href="/erv/psalms/62.htm">English Revised Version</a> For the Chief Musician; after the manner of Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. My soul waiteth only upon God: from him cometh my salvation. <a href="/gwt/psalms/62.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> [For the choir director; according to Jeduthun; a psalm by David.] My soul waits calmly for God alone. My salvation comes from him. <a href="/gnt/psalms/62.htm">Good News Translation</a> I wait patiently for God to save me; I depend on him alone. <a href="/isv/psalms/62.htm">International Standard Version</a> My soul rests quietly only when it looks to God; from him comes my deliverance. <a href="/msb/psalms/62.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him. <a href="/net/psalms/62.htm">NET Bible</a> For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. For God alone I patiently wait; he is the one who delivers me. <a href="/nheb/psalms/62.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> [For the Chief Musician. To Jeduthan. A Psalm by David.] My soul rests in God alone, for my salvation is from him. <a href="/wbt/psalms/62.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. <a href="/web/psalms/62.htm">World English Bible</a> For the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm by David. My soul rests in God alone. My salvation is from him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/psalms/62.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> TO THE OVERSEER. FOR JEDUTHUN. A PSALM OF DAVID. Toward God alone [is] my soul silent, "" My salvation [is] from Him. <a href="/ylt/psalms/62.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> To the Overseer, for Jeduthun. -- A Psalm of David. Only -- toward God is my soul silent, From Him is my salvation. <a href="/slt/psalms/62.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> To the overseer, to Jeduthun: chanting to David. Surely my soul was silent to God: from him my salvation.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/psalms/62.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Unto the end, for Idithun, a psalm of David. Shall not my soul be subject to God? for from him is my salvation. <a href="/cpdv/psalms/62.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 61:1>Unto the end. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. <V 61:2>Will my soul not be subject to God? For from him is my salvation. <a href="/nabre/psalms/62.htm">New American Bible</a> For the leader; ‘al Jeduthun. A psalm of David. [2] My soul rests in God alone, from whom comes my salvation. <a href="/nrsvce/psalms/62.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/psalms/62.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> MY soul waits upon God; from him comes my salvation. <a href="/hpbt/psalms/62.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> My soul waits for God, from whom is my salvation.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/psalms/62.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For the Leader; for Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. Only for God doth my soul wait in stillness; From Him cometh my salvation. <a href="/sep/psalms/62.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For the end, a Psalm of David for Idithun. Shall not my soul be subjected to God? for of him is my salvation. <a href="/parallel/psalms/62-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=7232" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/psalms/62.htm">Waiting on God</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/5329.htm" title="5329: lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ (Prep-l, Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- Preeminent or enduring. A primitive root; properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. To be eminent; also, to be permanent.">For the choirmaster.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">According to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3038.htm" title="3038: yə·ḏū·ṯūn (N-proper-ms) -- Leader of a choir of the temple. Or Yduthuwn; or Ydiythuwn; probably from yadah; laudatory; Jeduthun, an Israelite.">Jeduthun.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4210.htm" title="4210: miz·mō·wr (N-ms) -- A melody. From zamar; properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes.">A Psalm</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David.</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "> In</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/389.htm" title="389: ’aḵ (Adv) -- Surely, howbeit. Akin to 'aken; a particle of affirmation, surely; hence only.">alone</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">my soul</a> <a href="/hebrew/1747.htm" title="1747: dū·mî·yāh (N-fs) -- A silence, a quiet waiting, repose. From damah; stillness; adverbially, silently; abstractly quiet, trust.">finds rest;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3444.htm" title="3444: yə·šū·‘ā·ṯî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Salvation. Feminine passive participle of yasha'; something saved, i.e. deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity.">my salvation</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nū (Prep:: 3ms) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">comes from Him.</a> 2He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3-4</a> You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. / Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal. <a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a> Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” <a href="/psalms/37-7.htm">Psalm 37:7</a> Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes. <a href="/lamentations/3-24.htm">Lamentations 3:24-26</a> “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.” / The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. / It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD. <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a> Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a> Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD! <a href="/isaiah/30-15.htm">Isaiah 30:15</a> For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “By repentance and rest you would be saved; your strength would lie in quiet confidence—but you were not willing.” <a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a> Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. <a href="/psalms/46-10.htm">Psalm 46:10</a> “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.” <a href="/hebrews/4-9.htm">Hebrews 4:9-10</a> There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God. / For whoever enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His. <a href="/psalms/130-5.htm">Psalm 130:5-6</a> I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope. / My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning—more than watchmen wait for the morning. <a href="/romans/8-24.htm">Romans 8:24-25</a> For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see? / But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently. <a href="/psalms/33-20.htm">Psalm 33:20-21</a> Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield. / For our hearts rejoice in Him, since we trust in His holy name. <a href="/1_peter/5-7.htm">1 Peter 5:7</a> Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. <a href="/psalms/40-1.htm">Psalm 40:1</a> For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Truly my soul waits on God: from him comes my salvation.(Title.<a href="/psalms/39-1.htm">Psalm 39:1</a> To the chief Musician, even to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.<a href="/psalms/77-1.htm">Psalm 77:1</a> To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of Asaph. I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me.<a href="/1_chronicles/16-41.htm">1 Chronicles 16:41,42</a> And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever; … Truly.<a href="/psalms/62-2.htm">Psalm 62:2,5,6</a> He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved… my soul<a href="/psalms/25-5.htm">Psalm 25:5</a> Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.<a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a> Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.<a href="/psalms/33-20.htm">Psalm 33:20</a> Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.waiteth [heb.<a href="/psalms/37-39.htm">Psalm 37:39</a> But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.<a href="/psalms/68-19.htm">Psalm 68:19,20</a> Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah… <a href="/psalms/121-2.htm">Psalm 121:2</a> My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/49-8.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/psalms/61-8.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/61-1.htm">Choirmaster</a> <a href="/psalms/61-8.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/61-1.htm">Director</a> <a href="/psalms/57-3.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/55-15.htm">Finds</a> <a href="/psalms/61-8.htm">Jeduthan</a> <a href="/psalms/39-1.htm">Jeduthun</a> <a href="/psalms/61-1.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/psalms/61-1.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/61-8.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/61-1.htm">Music-Maker</a> <a href="/job/21-13.htm">Peacefully</a> <a href="/psalms/61-8.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/55-6.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-21.htm">Rests</a> <a href="/psalms/60-5.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/58-1.htm">Silence</a> <a href="/psalms/58-1.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/psalms/59-3.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/33-20.htm">Waiteth</a> <a href="/psalms/33-20.htm">Waits</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/62-2.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/psalms/63-11.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/64-1.htm">Choirmaster</a> <a href="/psalms/62-12.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/64-1.htm">Director</a> <a href="/psalms/62-5.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/84-3.htm">Finds</a> <a href="/psalms/76-12.htm">Jeduthan</a> <a href="/psalms/77-1.htm">Jeduthun</a> <a href="/psalms/65-1.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/psalms/64-1.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/63-11.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">Music-Maker</a> <a href="/psalms/62-5.htm">Peacefully</a> <a href="/psalms/62-12.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/62-5.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/psalms/62-7.htm">Rests</a> <a href="/psalms/62-2.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/62-5.htm">Silence</a> <a href="/psalms/62-5.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/psalms/62-5.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/65-1.htm">Waiteth</a> <a href="/psalms/62-5.htm">Waits</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 62</div>1. <a href="/psalms/62-1.htm">David, professing his confidence in God, discourages his enemies</a> 5. <a href="/psalms/62-5.htm">In the same confidence he encourages the godly</a> 9. <a href="/psalms/62-9.htm">No trust is to be put in worldly things</a> 11. <a href="/psalms/62-11.htm">Power and mercy belong to God</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/62.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/62.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For the choirmaster. This phrase indicates that the psalm was intended for public worship and was to be directed by the choirmaster, a leader of music in the temple. The role of the choirmaster was crucial in organizing and leading the musical aspects of worship, which were integral to Israelite religious life. This highlights the communal aspect of the psalm, suggesting it was meant to be shared and experienced collectively.According to Jeduthun. Jeduthun was one of the chief musicians appointed by King David, as mentioned in <a href="/1_chronicles/16-41.htm">1 Chronicles 16:41-42</a>. He was a Levite and one of the leaders of temple worship. This reference suggests a specific musical style or tradition associated with Jeduthun, indicating the psalm's liturgical use and possibly its musical arrangement.A Psalm of David. David, the second king of Israel, is traditionally credited with writing many of the psalms. His life experiences, including his time as a shepherd, warrior, and king, deeply influenced his writings. This attribution connects the psalm to David's personal relationship with God, marked by trust and reliance on divine protection and guidance.In God alone my soul finds rest; This phrase emphasizes the exclusivity of God as the source of true peace and rest for the soul. It reflects a deep trust and reliance on God, contrasting with the instability of worldly sources of security. The Hebrew word for "rest" can also imply silence or stillness, suggesting a profound inner peace that comes from trusting in God alone.my salvation comes from Him. This statement acknowledges God as the sole source of salvation, both in a temporal and eternal sense. It reflects the biblical theme of God as the deliverer and protector of His people, as seen throughout the Old Testament. This phrase also foreshadows the New Testament revelation of Jesus Christ as the ultimate source of salvation, fulfilling the messianic prophecies and providing eternal life to believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/62.htm">Psalm 62</a>, David was the second king of Israel, known for his deep relationship with God and his psalms of worship and lament. 2. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The central figure in this verse, God is portrayed as the sole source of rest and salvation for the soul. 3. <a href="/topical/s/soul.htm">Soul</a> In Hebrew, the word used is "nephesh," which refers to the life, self, or inner being of a person, emphasizing the depth of rest found in God. 4. <a href="/topical/s/salvation.htm">Salvation</a> The Hebrew word "yeshuah" is used, which means deliverance or rescue, indicating that salvation is a divine act from God. 5. <a href="/topical/r/rest.htm">Rest</a> The concept of rest here is not merely physical but spiritual and emotional, indicating a state of peace and trust in God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god_alone.htm">Trust in God Alone</a> Emphasize the importance of placing complete trust in God for rest and salvation, rather than relying on worldly solutions. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_rest.htm">Spiritual Rest</a> Encourage believers to seek spiritual rest in God, which surpasses physical rest and provides peace for the soul. <a href="/topical/s/salvation_as_a_gift.htm">Salvation as a Gift</a> Highlight that salvation is a gift from God, not earned by human efforts, and should be received with gratitude and faith. <a href="/topical/i/inner_peace.htm">Inner Peace</a> Discuss the significance of finding inner peace through a relationship with God, which can transform how we handle life's challenges. <a href="/topical/d/daily_dependence_on_god.htm">Daily Dependence on God</a> Urge believers to cultivate a daily habit of depending on God for strength and guidance, reinforcing the idea of resting in Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_62.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 62</a> <a href="/q/how_does_psalm_62_1-2_address_suffering.htm">In Psalm 62:1–2, how can the promise of complete safety in God be reconciled with the reality of suffering and death among believers? </a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_repose_of_the_soul.htm">What is the Repose of the Soul?</a> <a href="/q/are_you_weary_and_seeking_rest_in_god.htm">Are you weary and seeking rest in God?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_god_heal_the_brokenhearted.htm">Are you weary and seeking rest in God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/62.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) Waiteth upon God.--Literally, unto God (is) silence my soul. (Comp. <a href="/psalms/22-2.htm" title="O my God, I cry in the day time, but you hear not; and in the night season, and am not silent.">Psalm 22:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/39-2.htm" title="I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred.">Psalm 39:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/65-1.htm" title="Praise waits for you, O God, in Sion: and to you shall the vow be performed.">Psalm 65:1</a>.) The LXX. and Vulg., "shall be in subjection to," which no doubt gives one side of the feeling; but another may be illustrated by Wordsworth's--"The holy time is quiet as a nunBreathless with adoration."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/62.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - Truly my soul waiteth upon God; rather, my soul waiteth only upon God (Revised Version). The initial word, ak (אַך), which occurs six times in this psalm (vers. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9), is best translated "only" in every instance. It always intensifies the word or phrase to which it is attached - "only upon God" - "only he" - "only from his excellency" - "only vanity." From him cometh my salvation (comp. <a href="/psalms/35-3.htm">Psalm 35:3</a>; <a href="/psalms/37-39.htm">Psalm 37:39</a>; <a href="/psalms/65-5.htm">Psalm 65:5</a>, etc.). <a href="/commentaries/psalms/62-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For the choirmaster. לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ) Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5329.htm">Strong's 5329: </a> To glitter from afar, to be eminent, to be permanent According to עַֽל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Jeduthun. יְדוּת֗וּן (yə·ḏū·ṯūn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3038.htm">Strong's 3038: </a> Jeduthun A Psalm מִזְמ֥וֹר (miz·mō·wr) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4210.htm">Strong's 4210: </a> Instrumental music, a poem set to notes of David. לְדָוִֽד׃ (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse In אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to God אֱ֭לֹהִים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative alone אַ֣ךְ (’aḵ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_389.htm">Strong's 389: </a> A particle of affirmation, surely my soul נַפְשִׁ֑י (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion finds rest; דּֽוּמִיָּ֣ה (dū·mî·yāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1747.htm">Strong's 1747: </a> A silence, a quiet waiting, repose my salvation יְשׁוּעָתִֽי׃ (yə·šū·‘ā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3444.htm">Strong's 3444: </a> Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity comes from Him. מִ֝מֶּ֗נּוּ (mim·men·nū) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/62-1.htm">Psalm 62:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/psalms/62-1.htm">Psalm 62:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/psalms/62-1.htm">Psalm 62:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/psalms/62-1.htm">Psalm 62:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/psalms/62-1.htm">Psalm 62:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/62-1.htm">Psalm 62:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/62-1.htm">Psalm 62:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/62-1.htm">Psalm 62:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/62-1.htm">Psalm 62:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/psalms/62-1.htm">Psalm 62:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/psalms/62-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 62:1 For the Chief Musician (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/61-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 61:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 61:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/62-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 62:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 62:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>