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The Meaning of Silent Waiting
Commentators explain that the "silent waiting" in this verse is not about the absence of prayer, but the absence of murmuring and anxiety. It's an active, internal posture of calm trust, submissive endurance, and what one scholar calls "breathless adoration." It is the peace that comes from consciously committing everything to God, silencing internal struggles and objections.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 62:1
18th Century
Theologian
Truly—Indeed; really. The state of mind indicated by this particle is that of one who had been seriously contemplating a subject, who had lo…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 62:1
19th Century
Bishop
Waits upon God. —Literally, to God (is) silence my soul. (Psalms 39:2;[Reference Psalms 65:…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 62:1
19th Century
Preacher
Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
Waiting upon God, if not true and sincere, is only a mockery; it is a…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 62:1
16th Century
Theologian
Nevertheless, my soul is silent towards God. If the translation I have followed is adopted, the psalm is to be considered as beginning abr…
John Gill
On Psalms 62:1
17th Century
Pastor
Truly my soul waits upon God
In the use of means, for answers of prayer, for performance of promises, and for deliverance from…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 62:1–7
17th Century
Minister
We are in the path of both duty and comfort when our souls wait upon God; when we cheerfully commit ourselves and all our affairs to his will and w…