Psalms 62:5 kjv — My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.

King James Version

"My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him."

— Psalms 62:5, King James Version

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Psalms 62:5 in Other Translations

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ASV
“My soul, wait thou in silence for God only; For my expectation is from him. ”
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WEB
“My soul, wait in silence for God alone, for my expectation is from him.”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
NET
“Patiently wait for God alone, my soul! For he is the one who gives me hope.”
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DRB
“Thus will I bless thee all my life long: and in thy name I will lift up my hands.”
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BBE
“My soul, put all your faith in God; for from him comes my hope.”
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KJVA
“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.”
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Psalms 62 — Context

He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.

How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence.

They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.

My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.

He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.

In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.

Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.

Psalms 62:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 62:5 say?

Psalms 62:5 in the King James Version reads: “My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.”

Where is Psalms 62:5 in the Bible?

Psalms 62:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 62, verse 5.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 62:5.

What translation should I read Psalms 62:5 in?

Psalms 62:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 62:5?

Psalms 62:5 reads (KJV): “My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 62:5 kjv — My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.

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