Psalm 62

Psalm 62:2-3, 6-7, 8-9


#82A Sundays A;Context;(8th Sunday in Ordinary Time A)

R. (6a) Rest in God alone, my soul.

Only in God is my soul at rest;
from him comes my salvation.
He only is my rock and my salvation,
my stronghold; I shall not be disturbed at all.
R. Rest in God alone, my soul.

Only in God be at rest, my soul,
for from him comes my hope.
He only is my rock and my salvation,
my stronghold; I shall not be disturbed.
R. Rest in God alone, my soul.

With God is my safety and my glory,
he is the rock of my strength; my refuge is in God.
Trust in him at all times, O my people!
Pour out your hearts before him.
R. Rest in God alone, my soul.
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Commentary on Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 8-9

Psalm 62 is a hymn in praise of God as the rock and fortress of salvation. This song is one of deep and abiding faith. The singer trusts only in God and is at peace in God’s abiding love.

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Psalm 62:6-7, 9

#437 Weekday Year I Context (Monday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time)

R. (8) In God is my safety and my glory.

Only in God be at rest, my soul,
for from him comes my hope.
He only is my rock and my salvation,
my stronghold; I shall not be disturbed.
R. In God is my safety and my glory.

Trust in him at all times, O my people!
Pour out your hearts before him;
God is our refuge!
R. In God is my safety and my glory.
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Commentary on Ps 62:6-7, 9

This song is one of deep and abiding faith. The singer trusts only in God (“He only is my rock”) and is at peace in God’s abiding love. The psalmist calls to the people to come to the Lord in times of trouble. God's refuge is large enough to shelter a whole nation.

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Psalm 62:2-3, 6-7, 9

#469 Weekday Year I Context (Wednesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time)

R. (13b) Lord, you give back to everyone according to his works.

Only in God is my soul at rest;
from him comes my salvation.
He only is my rock and my salvation,
my stronghold; I shall not be disturbed at all.
R. Lord, you give back to everyone according to his works.

Only in God be at rest, my soul,
for from him comes my hope.
He only is my rock and my salvation,
my stronghold; I shall not be disturbed.
R. Lord, you give back to everyone according to his works.

Trust in him at all times, O my people!
Pour out your hearts before him;
God is our refuge!
R. Lord, you give back to everyone according to his works.
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Commentary on Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 9

This hymn of praise strikes a tone of complete submission to the will of God and reflects the peace that comes from the trust that attitude requires.

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