Psalms 62:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

PSALM 62 This Psalm was made in a time of great danger and distress, or at least with respect to it, as is manifest from Psalms 62:3,4. To Jeduthun, a famous musician; of whom see 1 Chronicles 9:16, 1 Chronicles 16:42. Heb. upon Jeduthun; which might be the name of a musical instrument or tune, invented by that Jeduthun, and therefore called by his name. David testifieth his safety and quietness in God, to the discouragement of his enemies, Psalms 62:1-7, but to the encouragement of the godly, Psalms 62:8. No trust to be put in man, or worldly things; but in God, Psalms 62:9,10, to whom power, mercy, and justice belong, Psalms 62:11,12. Truly, or surely. This is my certain and fixed resolution. Or, nevertheless, as this particle is oft rendered. So the beginning of this Psalm is abrupt, as it is in some and hard conflict, which David had within himself, as he often had, what course he should take to get out of his trouble. Waiteth, Heb. is silent, as it is also Psalms 37:7, i.e. silently. quietly, and patiently looks up to God for deliverance, and that in his time and way without murmuring or despair, or using indirect and sinful practices. From him cometh my salvation; I have no hope hope of deliverance but from and by him.