Psalms 62 · Verse 2

Psalms 62:2

He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
Psalms 62:2, King James Version

Psalms 62:2 in other translations

BSBHe alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.
WEBHe alone is my rock, my salvation, and my fortress. I will never be greatly shaken.
ASVHe only is my rock and my salvation: He is my high tower; I shall not be greatly moved.
YLTOnly--He is my rock, and my salvation, My tower, I am not much moved.
DARBYHe only is my rock and my salvation; my high fortress: I shall not be greatly moved.
BBEHe only is my Rock and my salvation; he is my high tower; I will not be greatly moved.
WebsterHe only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.

What does Psalms 62:2 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
2. The titles applied to God often occur (Psa 9:9; 18:2). be greatly moved--(Psa 10:6). No injury shall be permanent, though devised by enemies.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 2 I shall not be greatly moved - Having God for my rock - strong fortified place, for my salvation - continual safety, and my defense - my elevated tower, which places me out of the reach of my enemies; I shall not be greatly moved - I may be shaken, but cannot be cast down.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 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…

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Psalms 62:2 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

אַךְ\־'akh-onlyH389
ה֣וּאhu'heH1931
צ֭וּרִיTzu.ri[is] rock myH6697
וִֽישׁוּעָתִ֑יvi.shu.'a.Tiand salvation myH3444
מִ֝שְׂגַּבִּ֗יmis.ga.Birefuge myH4869
לֹא\־lo'-notH3808
אֶמּ֥וֹט'e.MotI will be shakenH4131
רַבָּֽה\׃ra.BahmuchH7227

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 62:2

  • Psalms 18:2

    The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

  • 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

    We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;

  • Psalms 62:6

    He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.

  • Isaiah 26:4

    Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength:

  • Psalms 73:25-26

    Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

  • Psalms 89:26

    He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.

  • Isaiah 32:2

    And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.

  • Psalms 59:17

    Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.

  • Psalms 27:1

    A Psalm of David. The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

  • Psalms 59:9

    Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.

  • Psalms 37:24

    Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.

  • Psalms 21:1

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O Lord; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
He only.
6; 18:2; 21:1; 27:1; 73:25,26; De 32:30,31; Isa 26:4; 32:2
defence. Heb. high place.
59:9,17; *marg:
I shall.
37:24; Mic 7:8,9; 1Co 10:13; 2Co 4:8,9

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • Psalms 62:1

    To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.

  • Psalms 62:2

    He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.

  • Psalms 62:3

    How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence.

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Psalms 62:2 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		El solamente es mi fuerte, y mi salud; es mi refugio, no resbalaré mucho.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Sur Dieu seul mon âme se repose paisiblement; de lui vient mon salut.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Nur er ist mein Fels und meine Rettung, meine hohe Feste; ich werde nicht viel wanken.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Deus, Deus meus, ad te de luce vigilo. Sitivit in te anima mea; quam multipliciter tibi caro mea!