Psalms · Chapter 62 · Peace

Psalms 62:1 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

Peace that does not depend on circumstance.

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Read in chapter context · Psalms 62

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"For the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm by David. My soul rests in God alone. My salvation is from him."

KJV · King James Version

"To the chief Musician5329, to Jeduthun3038, A Psalm4210 of David1732. Truly my soul5315 waiteth1747 upon God430: from him cometh my salvation3444. Truly: or, Only waiteth: Heb. is silent"

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses truly, waiteth, upon, cometh, while the WEB renders these as for, rests, alone. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Psalms 62:1 in Psalms 62

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Psalms 62:1 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Psalms 62. Read the full chapter →

v.1 For the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm by David. My soul rests in God alone. My salvation is from him.
v.2 He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress — I will never be greatly shaken.
v.3 How long will you assault a man, would all of you throw him down, Like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence?

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About the Book of Psalms

Testament: Old Testament
Genre: Hebrew poetry
Author: David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others
Date written: c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium)
Audience: All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church
Chapters: 150

The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. About half are attributed to David. The book is divided into five "books," each ending with a doxology. The Psalms shape Christian prayer more than any other Old Testament book and are quoted in the New Testament more than any other.

Setting: 150 sacred songs used in temple worship; the Bible's songbook.

Key themes: worship · lament · trust · kingship · thanksgiving

Read Psalms from the beginning →

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How to memorise Psalms 62:1

Psalms 62:1 contains 21 words in 5 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

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For the Chief Musician

FTCM
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To Jeduthun

TJ
3

A Psalm by David

APBD
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My soul rests in God alone

MSRIGA
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My salvation is from him.

MSIFH

Frequently asked

FAQ about Psalms 62:1

What does Psalms 62:1 say?

Psalms 62:1 reads: "For the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm by David. My soul rests in God alone. My salvation is from him." — from the Old Testament, Psalms (Hebrew poetry). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Psalms 62:1 in?

Psalms 62:1 is in the book of Psalms, traditionally attributed to David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others and written around c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium). Psalms is hebrew poetry in the Old Testament, originally addressed to All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church. Best known for Psalm 23 ("The LORD is my shepherd") and Psalm 51.

What is Psalms 62:1 about?

Psalms 62:1 is primarily a Bible verse about Peace. Within Psalms, The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Psalms 62:1 in WEB and KJV?

Psalms 62:1 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "For the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm by David. My soul rests in God alone. My salvation is from him.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "To the chief Musician5329, to Jeduthun3038, A Psalm4210 of David1732. Truly my soul5315 waiteth1747 upon God430: from him cometh my salvation3444. Truly: or, Only waiteth: Heb. is silent". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Psalms 62:1?

Psalms 62:1 is 21 words in the WEB translation (108 characters), broken into 5 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 6 seconds.

How can I memorise Psalms 62:1?

To memorise Psalms 62:1, split it into its 5 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Psalms 62:1 matter in Psalms?

How can I apply Psalms 62:1 today?

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