Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. New Living Translation He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken. English Standard Version He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken. Berean Standard Bible He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken. King James Bible He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved. New King James Version He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. New American Standard Bible He alone is my rock and my salvation, My stronghold; I will not be greatly shaken. NASB 1995 He only is my rock and my salvation, My stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken. NASB 1977 He only is my rock and my salvation, My stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken. Legacy Standard Bible Surely He is my rock and my salvation, My stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken. Amplified Bible He alone is my rock and my salvation, My defense and my strong tower; I will not be shaken or disheartened. Christian Standard Bible He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I will never be shaken. Holman Christian Standard Bible He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I will never be shaken. American Standard Version He only is my rock and my salvation: He is my high tower; I shall not be greatly moved. Contemporary English Version God alone is the mighty rock that keeps me safe and the fortress where I am secure. English Revised Version He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my high tower; I shall not be greatly moved. GOD'S WORD® Translation He alone is my rock and my savior-my stronghold. I cannot be severely shaken. Good News Translation He alone protects and saves me; he is my defender, and I shall never be defeated. International Standard Version He alone is my rock, my deliverance, and my high tower; nothing will shake me. Majority Standard Bible He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken. NET Bible He alone is my protector and deliverer. He is my refuge; I will not be upended. New Heart English Bible He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress--I will never be greatly shaken. Webster's Bible Translation He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. World English Bible He alone is my rock, my salvation, and my fortress. I will never be greatly shaken. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe alone [is] my rock, and my salvation, "" My tower, I am not much moved. Young's Literal Translation Only -- He is my rock, and my salvation, My tower, I am not much moved. Smith's Literal Translation Surely he my rock and my salvation, my height; I shall not be greatly moved. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor he is my God and my saviour: he is my protector, I shall be moved no more. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible God alone is my rock and salvation, my fortress; I shall never fall. New Revised Standard Version He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall never be shaken. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe only is my God and my salvation; he is my great defense; I shall not be moved. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He is my God and my Savior, and the great place of my refuge, so that I shall not be moved. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He only is my rock and my salvation, My high tower, I shall not be greatly moved. Brenton Septuagint Translation For he is my God, and my saviour; my helper, I shall not be moved very much. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Waiting on God1For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him. 2He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken. 3How long will you threaten a man? Will all of you throw him down like a leaning wall or a tottering fence?… Cross References Isaiah 26:4 Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal. Matthew 7:24-25 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. 1 Peter 2:6 For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” Isaiah 28:16 So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken. 1 Corinthians 3:11 For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. Matthew 16:18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. 1 Corinthians 10:4 and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. Ephesians 2:20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. 2 Samuel 22:32 For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? Deuteronomy 32:4 He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He. Romans 9:33 as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” 1 Peter 5:10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 46:1 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. Psalm 91:2 I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Treasury of Scripture He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. He only Psalm 62:6 He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved. Psalm 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. Psalm 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! defence [heb. Psalm 59:9,17 Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence… I shall Psalm 37:24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. Micah 7:8,9 Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me… 1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. Jump to Previous Alone Defence Defense Fortress Greatly High Moved Rock Salvation Shaken Stronghold TowerJump to Next Alone Defence Defense Fortress Greatly High Moved Rock Salvation Shaken Stronghold TowerPsalm 62 1. David, professing his confidence in God, discourages his enemies5. In the same confidence he encourages the godly 9. No trust is to be put in worldly things 11. Power and mercy belong to God He alone is my rock and my salvation. This phrase emphasizes the exclusivity and sufficiency of God as the source of strength and deliverance. The imagery of God as a "rock" is prevalent throughout the Old Testament, symbolizing stability, protection, and unchanging nature (Deuteronomy 32:4, 2 Samuel 22:32). In ancient Near Eastern culture, rocks and mountains were often seen as places of refuge and safety, which aligns with the psalmist's depiction of God as a secure foundation. The term "salvation" here not only refers to deliverance from physical enemies but also spiritual salvation, pointing forward to the ultimate salvation through Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12). This phrase underscores the monotheistic belief that God alone is the source of true salvation, contrasting with the polytheistic practices of surrounding nations. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 62, David was the second king of Israel, known for his deep faith and reliance on God amidst trials. 2. God Referred to as the "rock," "salvation," and "fortress," emphasizing His strength, protection, and deliverance. 3. Israel The nation to whom David belonged and often addressed in his psalms, representing God's chosen people. 4. Enemies/Oppressors Though not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of the psalm suggests adversaries against whom David seeks God's protection. 5. Zion While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, Zion often symbolizes God's presence and protection, relevant to the imagery of God as a fortress. Teaching Points God as Our FoundationJust as a rock provides a stable foundation, God is the unchanging base upon which we can build our lives. Salvation and Deliverance Recognize that true salvation and deliverance come from God alone, not from human efforts or worldly solutions. Fortress of Protection In times of trouble, God is our fortress, offering protection and refuge from life's storms. Unshakeable Faith With God as our rock and fortress, we can cultivate a faith that remains unshaken by external circumstances. Exclusive Trust in God The verse emphasizes "He alone," urging believers to place their trust solely in God, not in other people or things.(2) Defence.--Properly, high tower, as so often. The metaphor is important here from the contrast with the tottering wall of next verse. Shall not be greatly moved . . .--i.e. (as in Psalm 37:24), shall not be made to totter or fall. Verse 2. - He only is my Rock (comp. Psalm 61:2, and the comment ad loc.). And my Salvation (so Psalm 18:2; Psalm 27:1; Psalm 118:14, 21). He is my Defence; or, my High Tower, my Strong Hold. I shall not be greatly moved. Comp. ver. 6, where, with still greater confidence, the waiter declares, "I shall not be moved," i.e. not moved, or shaken in my faith, at all.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Heה֣וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are alone אַךְ־ (’aḵ-) Adverb Strong's 389: A particle of affirmation, surely is my rock צ֭וּרִי (ṣū·rî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 6697: A cliff, a rock, boulder, a refuge, an edge and my salvation; וִֽישׁוּעָתִ֑י (wî·šū·‘ā·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3444: Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity [He is] my fortress, מִ֝שְׂגַּבִּ֗י (miś·gab·bî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 4869: A secure height, retreat, stronghold I will never לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no be shaken. אֶמּ֥וֹט (’em·mō·wṭ) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 4131: To waver, to slip, shake, fall Links Psalm 62:2 NIVPsalm 62:2 NLT Psalm 62:2 ESV Psalm 62:2 NASB Psalm 62:2 KJV Psalm 62:2 BibleApps.com Psalm 62:2 Biblia Paralela Psalm 62:2 Chinese Bible Psalm 62:2 French Bible Psalm 62:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 62:2 He alone is my rock and my (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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