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A Continual Command
Commentators like John Calvin note that David commands his soul to be silent again because inner peace is a constant battle. Spiritual composure is not a one-time achievement but a state we must continually fight for through prayer and self-exhortation, especially as new anxieties arise. It is an active process of recommitting our trust to God amidst turmoil.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 62:5
18th Century
Theologian
My soul, wait thou only upon God - See the notes at (Psalms 62:1). There is, in the word used here, and rendered wait, …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 62:5
19th Century
Bishop
As in Psalm 62:1: Truly to God, be silence my soul. The state of resignation is one which can only be preserved by prayer. We may say,…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 62:5
19th Century
Preacher
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
First he said that his salvation came from the Lord, and now he s…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 62:5
16th Century
Theologian
Nevertheless, my soul, be thou silent before God. A slight inconsistency might appear here, since he encourages himself to do what he had …
John Gill
On Psalms 62:5
17th Century
Pastor
My soul, wait you only upon God
Be silent and subject to him, acquiesce in his providences, rest in him patiently an…
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…