Psalm 62:2
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 Version
He 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 Bible
For he is my God and my saviour: he is my protector, I shall be moved no more.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Yes, he himself is my God and my salvation. He is my supporter; I will be moved no more.

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 Bible
He 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 1917
He 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 God
1For 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.

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Psalm 62
1. David, professing his confidence in God, discourages his enemies
5. 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
The phrase "He alone" emphasizes the exclusivity and sufficiency of God in the life of the believer. In the Hebrew text, the word used is "אַךְ" (akh), which conveys a sense of certainty and exclusivity. This highlights the monotheistic belief central to the Jewish and Christian faiths, affirming that God is the sole source of strength and salvation. Historically, this reflects the Israelites' understanding of God as the one true God amidst a polytheistic culture.

is my rock
The metaphor of God as a "rock" is rich in biblical imagery, symbolizing strength, stability, and protection. The Hebrew word "צוּר" (tsur) is often used to describe a large, immovable stone or cliff, suggesting permanence and reliability. In ancient times, rocks were seen as places of refuge and safety, especially in the harsh desert landscapes of the Near East. This imagery reassures believers of God's unchanging nature and His role as a dependable foundation in their lives.

and my salvation
The term "salvation" in Hebrew is "יְשׁוּעָה" (yeshu'ah), which means deliverance or rescue. This word is closely related to the name Yeshua (Jesus), underscoring the Christian belief in Jesus as the ultimate source of salvation. In the context of the psalm, it reflects a trust in God's ability to save and deliver from both physical and spiritual dangers, a theme that resonates throughout the biblical narrative.

He is my fortress
The word "fortress" translates from the Hebrew "מִשְׂגָּב" (misgab), which refers to a high place or stronghold. In ancient warfare, fortresses were critical for defense, providing safety from enemies. This imagery conveys God's protective power and His ability to shield His people from harm. It reassures believers of God's omnipotence and His role as a refuge in times of trouble.

I will never be shaken
The phrase "I will never be shaken" speaks to the confidence and security found in trusting God. The Hebrew word "אֶמּוֹט" (emot) means to totter or slip, suggesting instability. By declaring that he will "never be shaken," the psalmist expresses a profound trust in God's unwavering support. This assurance is a recurring theme in Scripture, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in their faith despite life's challenges.

(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
He
ה֣וּא (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


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