Psalm 62

Authorship

This Psalm was authored by David.

Outline

(This began as Wendland's Expository Outline, but may be adapted.)

I. My soul waits on God. (1-2)

A. My salvation comes from Him.

B. He is my rock.

C. He is my defense.

D. I shall not be moved.

II. The enemy. (3-4)

A. Imagines mischief against others.

B. Is described as a:

1. Bowing wall.

2. Tottering fence.

C. Delights in lies:

1. Bless with their mouths.

2. Curse inwardly.

III. The psalmist’s declaration: My soul waits on God. (5-7)

A. My expectation is from Him.

B. He is my rock.

C. He is my salvation.

D. He is my defense.

E. I shall not be moved.

F. He is my glory.

G. He is the rock of my strength.

H. He is my refuge.

IV. An admonition to trust. (8)

A. Trust in Him at all times.

B. Pour out your heart before Him.

C. Recognize that He is your refuge.

V. Men of low and high degree. (9)

A. Men of low degree are vanity.

B. Men of high degree are a lie–tried in the balance they are lighter than vanity.

VI. Do not trust. (10)

A. In oppression.

B. Robbery.

C. Riches.

VII. What God has declared. (11-12)

A. Power belongs to Him.

B. Mercy belongs to Him.

C. Every man will be rewarded according to his work.

Textual Criticism

The following is from Barthélemy's Critique textuelle de l’Ancien Testament volume on the Psalms. For a key to the various symbols and abbreviations, click here.

Ps 62,3(2) רַבָּה {A} MT, G, ε', α', Hebr // praphr: T / lic: S / assim-vs 7: g

Ps 62,5(4) מִשְּׂאֵתוֹ {B} MT, S // err-ponct: G, Hebr / incert: T