Psalm 62: God Is Our Refuge

Psalm 62 is a short twelve-verse song.

The chorus, found in verses 1 and 2, is repeated almost verbatim in verses 5 and 6. The Hebrew word ‘ak (translated as truly, only, and surely) is found six times in this psalm (vv. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9) and emphasize the fact David relies on God and no one else for deliverance. No human being can help him out of the troubles into which he has fallen.

David’s faith in God never wavers, even when confronted with seemingly impossible odds. He recognized many dire events in his past had flowed from the times he wandered away from the path of righteousness. “The psalmist observes that not only does his salvation come from God (v. 1); God is his salvation.” David has been deeply wounded by those supposed friends who spread false rumors about him and attacked his character.

How long will the Lord allow these liars to go unpunished? Like a weakened wall or “a tottering fence,” they will eventually fall under the weight of their own falsehoods (v. 3), but when? These men gathered secretly to devise plans to bring about the downfall of their “friend.” To his face, they acted one way, but behind his back, they acted another (v. 4).

Their one goal was to see the downfall of David.

In this psalm, David expresses confidence that God will intervene.

Victory is assured. Righteousness will prevail for all who put their trust in the Lord (vv. 5–7). Do not trust riches or other men (vv. 9, 10).

The only safe Rock to cling to in times of trouble is Christ! He alone has the power and mercy to deliver justice according to the works of man (vv. 11, 12).

“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad” (2 Corinthians 5:10). “When a man is rewarded for well-doing, it is of God’s mercy, for no man of himself deserves a reward.” “Yes, it is so; the judgment hour / Is swiftly hastening to its close; / Then will the Judge, in mighty power, / Descend in vengeance on His foes.