Psalms 62:1
Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
My soul rests in God alone. My salvation is from him.
American Standard Version (ASV)
My soul waiteth in silence for God only: From him cometh my salvation.
What this verse means
The soul finds rest in God alone — salvation comes from no other address.
A short prayer
Lord, quiet my soul before You. Let my rest come from You alone.
Read in context — Psalms 62
1Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
2He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
3How 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.
Related verses
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”2 Timothy 1:7
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”Colossians 3:23
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”Ecclesiastes 3:1
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”Galatians 6:9
“The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.”Habakkuk 3:19