Verse of the Day

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Psalm 62:1 NIV

My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him.

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Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation.

The Message

God, the one and only - I'll wait as long as he says. Everything I need comes from him, so why not?

New King James Version

To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation.

New Living Translation

I wait quietly before God, for my salvation comes from him.

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Psalm 62:1-7

(Read Psalm 62:1-7)

We are in the way both of duty and comfort, when our souls wait upon God; when we cheerfully give up ourselves, and all our affairs, to his will and wisdom; when we leave ourselves to all the ways of his providence, and patiently expect the event, with full satisfaction in his goodness. See the ground and reason of this dependence. By his grace he has supported me, and by his providence delivered me. He only can be my Rock and my salvation; creatures are nothing without him, therefore I will look above them to him. Trusting in God, the heart is fixed. If God be for us, we need not fear what man can do against us. David having put his confidence in God, foresees the overthrow of his enemies. We have found it good to wait upon the Lord, and should charge our souls to have such constant dependence upon him, as may make us always easy. If God will save my soul, I may well leave every thing else to his disposal, knowing all shall turn to my salvation. And as David's faith in God advances to an unshaken stedfastness, so his joy in God improves into a holy triumph. Meditation and prayer are blessed means of strengthening faith and hope.


Psalm 62:1 In-Context

1 In Hebrew texts 62:1-12 is numbered 62:2-13.Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.

2 Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

3 How long will you assault me? Would all of you throw me down- this leaning wall, this tottering fence?

4 Surely they intend to topple me from my lofty place; they take delight in lies. With their mouths they bless, but in their hearts they curse.The Hebrew has "Selah" (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 8.

5 Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.


This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Monday, August 05

Matthew 6:19-21

"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

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Sunday, August 04

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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Saturday, August 03

James 3:9-10

With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be.

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Friday, August 02

Psalm 119:2

Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart.

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Thursday, August 01

Philippians 4:9

Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me -- put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

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Wednesday, July 31

Psalm 105:4

Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.

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Tuesday, July 30

Colossians 3:12

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

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