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Psalms 62:5 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Psalms 62:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 62 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.”
Psalms 62:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 62:5
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.This verse captures the essence of patient, exclusive trust in God. The Hebrew word for "wait" (damam) means to be silent, still, or at rest—not passive resignation but active, quiet confidence. David commands his own soul (nephesh), his inner being, to rest solely upon God. The word "only" (ak) emphasizes exclusivity—no divided loyalties, no backup plans, no hedging of spiritual bets. This is radical monotheism applied to trust: God alone is the object of hope.The phrase "my expectation is from him" reveals the theological found...
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Cross-References for Psalms 62:5
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“I will look to Yahweh. I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.”
“I had fainted”
“says my soul; therefore will I hope in him.”
“my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him”
“Lord Yahweh; my confidence from my youth.”
“my soul! All that is within me”
“my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him: my Savior”
“my soul. Praise Yah!”
“my soul. Yahweh”
“You don't also want to go away, do you?”