Psalms 62: My Soul Rests in God Alone

Psalm 62 is a Psalm by David, to Jeduthun, as the title says. David says, My soul rests in God alone. God alone is his rock, salvation and fortress. He tells all people to trust God at all times and pour out their hearts to him. Power and loving kindness belong to God.

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¹ For the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm by David. My soul rests in God alone. My salvation is from him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² He alone is my rock, my salvation, and my fortress. I will never be greatly shaken.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ How long will you assault a man? Would all of you throw him down, like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence?This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ They fully intend to throw him down from his lofty place. They delight in lies. They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ My soul, wait in silence for God alone, for my expectation is from him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress. I will not be shaken.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ My salvation and my honor is with God. The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ Trust in him at all times, you people. Pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for us. Selah.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ Surely men of low degree are just a breath, and men of high degree are a lie. In the balances they will go up. They are together lighter than a breath.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ Don’t trust in oppression. Don’t become vain in robbery. If riches increase, don’t set your heart on them.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ God has spoken once; twice I have heard this, that power belongs to God.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² Also to you, Lord, belongs loving kindness, for you reward every man according to his work.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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Psalms 62 · Preschool

Rest in God

Name Date

Color the rock and the heart. We can tell God everything.

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible Verse

“Trust in him at all times, you people. Pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for us. Selah.”

Psalms 62:8 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Say: We can tell God how we feel, happy or sad. He listens. Let's tell God one thing we feel today.

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Psalms 62 · Grade 4

Waiting in Silence

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Read and Think

The title of Psalm 62 calls it a Psalm by David, and the title adds, To Jeduthun. Its key word is alone: My soul rests in God alone. He alone is my rock, my salvation, and my fortress. David is under attack by people who want to throw him down like a leaning wall. They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly.

David speaks to his own soul: My soul, wait in silence for God alone. Then he turns to everyone: Trust in him at all times, you people. Pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for us.

David warns against trusting the wrong things. People of low and high degree are just a breath. Don't trust in oppression or robbery, and if riches increase, don't set your heart on them. God has spoken: power belongs to God, and to him belongs loving kindness.

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What is the key word in Psalm 62?
What did David's enemies do with their mouths?
What does David tell his own soul?
What should we not set our heart on?

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heartGodrocksoulTrust

Its key word is alone: My rests in God alone.
He alone is my , my salvation, and my fortress.
David speaks to his own soul: My soul, wait in silence for alone.
Then he turns to everyone: in him at all times, you people.
Pour out your before him.

Think About It

David talked to his own soul. What could you tell yourself when you are worried?
What does it mean to pour out your heart before God?

Memory Verse

“Trust in him at all times, you people. Pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for us. Selah.”

Psalms 62:8 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being my rest. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

What feelings could you be honest with God about today?
People are like a breath compared to God. How should that change whose opinion you care about most?

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Psalms 62 · Grade 5

Power and Loving Kindness

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Read and Think

The title of Psalm 62 says, To Jeduthun. A Psalm by David. The psalm repeats one small word: alone. My soul rests in God alone. He alone is my rock, my salvation, and my fortress. David is under pressure from people who want to topple him like a leaning wall or a tottering fence, and who bless with their mouth but curse inwardly.

Twice David uses nearly the same words, first as a statement and then as a command to himself: My soul, wait in silence for God alone. Resting in God is not passive; it is a choice repeated in the face of danger. Then he invites the whole community: Trust in him at all times, you people. Pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for us.

David weighs the alternatives. On the scales, both humble and powerful people are lighter than a breath. Oppression, robbery and growing riches are all poor places to rest a heart. The psalm ends with two truths God has spoken: power belongs to God, and to the Lord belongs loving kindness. Because God is both strong and loving, he can be trusted completely.

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How does David describe his attackers?
Why does David repeat his words about resting in God?
What does the picture of the scales show?
Why do the two final truths matter together?

Crossword

Across

____ in him at all times.
My ____ rests in God alone.
Pour out your ____ before him.
He alone is my ____ and my salvation.

Down

He alone is my rock and my ____.

Think About It

What are some things people rest their hearts on instead of God?
Why is it important that God is both powerful and loving?

Memory Verse

“God has spoken once; twice I have heard this, that power belongs to God.”

Psalms 62:11 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being my rest. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

What do the scales in verse 9 teach?
How do God's might and kindness together help you through a tough week?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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