Psalms 62:6

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 62:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He only is my rock and my salvation: [He is] my high tower; I shall not be moved.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He only is my rock and my salvation: [He is] my high tower; I shall not be moved.
Psalms 62:6 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 62

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6He only is my rock and my salvation: [He is] my high tower; I shall not be moved.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“He only [is] my rock and my salvation, etc.] (See Gill on “<196202>Psalm 62:2”); [he is] my defence; these epithets of God are repeated, to strengthen his faith and hope in him, and to encourage a patient waiting upon him; I shall not be moved; neither greatly, nor at all; his faith gets fresh strength and rigour, the more he considers God as his rock, salvation, defence, and refuge; (see Gill on “<196202>Psalm 62:2”).”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“not be moved--not at all; his confidence has increased.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“He only is my rock ... - See the notes at Psalms 62:2. The only difference between this verse and Psalms 62:2 is, that in this verse the word “greatly” is omitted. The psalmist declares here in the most absolute manner, that he shall not be “moved” at all. In Psalms 62:2, he said that he would not be “greatly moved;” his mind would not be much or materially disturbed. The language here indicates more entire confidence - more certain conviction - showing that the slight apprehension or fear which existed in the beginning of the psalm, had been wholly dissipated, and that his mind had become perfectly calm. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“rock: Psa 62:2, Psa 18:31, Psa 18:32; Isa 45:17; Hos 1:7 I shall: Psa 16:8, Psa 112:6; Pro 10:30, Pro 12:7 Psalms 62:7”
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