Psalms 62:2

“He only [is] my Rock and my salvation, etc.] The Rock on which the church is built, and every believer; and which was David’s safety, shelter, and shade, and which made him easy in his present state; and he was the author of his salvation, and the rock and strength of it, (<199501>Psalm 95:1); [he is] my defence; or refuge; (see <190909>Psalm 9:9 46:7 59:9,17); I shall not be greatly moved; or “with much motion”, as Kimchi; or “with great motions”, as Jarchi: he could not be moved off of the rock on which he was built; nor out of the city of refuge, whither he had betook himself for safety; and though he might be troubled in spirit, and shaken in mind, and staggered in his faith, and fall…”

“The titles applied to God often occur (Psa 9:9; Psa 18:2). be greatly moved-- (Psa 10:6). No injury shall be permanent, though devised by enemies.”

“He only is my rock ... - See the notes at Psalms 18:2. I shall not be greatly moved - The word greatly here, or much - “I shall not be much moved,” implies that he did not anticipate perfect security from danger or calamity; he did not suppose that he would escape all disaster or trouble, but he felt that no great evil would befall him, that his most important interests were safe, and that he would be ultimately secure. He would be restored to his home and his throne, and would be favored with future peace and tranquility. None of us can hope wholly to escape calamity in this life. It is enough if we can be assured that our great interests will be ultimately secured; that we shall be safe at…”

“He only: Psa 62:6, Psa 18:2, Psa 21:1, Psa 27:1, Psa 73:25, Psa 73:26; Deu 32:30, Deu 32:31; Isa 26:4, Isa 32:2 defence: Heb. high place, Psa 59:9, Psa 59:17 \*marg. I shall: Psa 37:24; Mic 7:8, Mic 7:9; Co1 10:13; Co2 4:8, Co2 4:9 Psalms 62:3”