PsaumesChapitre 62

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For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A psalm of David.

My soul waits in silence for God alone; from him comes my salvation.

He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I will never be badly shaken.

How long will you all assail a man, to break him down as though he were a leaning wall, a tottering fence?

They plot only to bring him down from his high place; they take pleasure in falsehood. With their mouths they bless, but inwardly they curse. Selah

Be silent before God alone, my soul, for my hope comes from him.

He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I will not be shaken.

My salvation and my honor rest on God; my mighty rock, my refuge, is in God.

Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts before him. God is our refuge. Selah

Those of low estate are only a breath, those of high estate a lie; placed on the scales, they go up; together they are lighter than a breath.

Do not trust in extortion, or set vain hopes on stolen goods; if riches increase, do not set your heart on them.

Once God has spoken, twice I have heard it: power belongs to God,

and to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love; for you repay each one according to what he has done.

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Chapitre 62

Main Theme: A declaration of trust that the soul finds rest in God alone, who is the only source of salvation and security.

Content: David confesses that his soul is silent before God alone—from him comes salvation and protection. He warns against enemies who seek to overthrow him, and against trusting in oppression, plunder, or wealth. Instead, he encourages the people to pour out their hearts before God and trust in him at all times, for power and lovingkindness belong to God, who rewards each according to their deeds.

Key Words/Images:

"Only" (אַךְ): Repeated six times to emphasize exclusive trust in God alone.
Rock and fortress (צוּר, מִשְׂגָּב): Images of God as a solid and impregnable refuge.
Silence (דּוּמִיָּה): The soul's quiet rest and waiting on God in trust.
Humans as breath (הֶבֶל): A warning against trusting in people, who are empty and light on the scales.

Contexte historique

Historical and Cultural Context for Psalm 62

People

The heading mentions Jeduthun (יְדוּתוּן), one of the three main leaders of temple music during the time of David and Solomon, along with Asaph and Heman (1 Chron 16:41–42; 25:1–6). Jeduthun was a Levite appointed to lead praise singing with harps and lyres. The phrase "to the choirmaster: according to Jeduthun" may indicate that the psalm was to be performed in the musical tradition established by Jeduthun, or by his descendants who continued this service. His name is connected to the root ידה (yadah, "to praise/thank") and also appears in the headings of Psalms 39 and 77.

Key Terms

The Hebrew word דּוּמִיָּה (dumiyyah) in verse 2 and דּוֹמִּי (dommi) in verse 6 are central to the psalm. Both derive from the root דמם, which expresses silence and calm. This implies more than just the absence of sound—it describes a state of trusting waiting and dependence, where the soul rests in God without anxiety or protest. This stands in contrast to the common response of people in ancient times toward enemies, which was lamentation and cries for vengeance.

The word אַךְ (akh) is repeated six times in the psalm (verses 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 10) and serves as a powerful stylistic device. It means "only," "truly," or "surely" and creates an exclusive focus—either on God as the only refuge or on the emptiness of human beings.

The expressions בְּנֵי־אָדָם and בְּנֵי אִישׁ in verse 10 represent a wordplay distinguishing between ordinary people and those of high rank. Both groups are weighed on the scales and found lighter than a breath (הֶבֶל, hevel)—the same word used throughout Ecclesiastes to describe the transience of life.

Events and Customs

The image of scales (מֹאזְנַיִם) in verse 10 alludes to a well-known commercial practice in ancient times. Scales were used to measure precious metals and goods, and honesty in weighing was an important ethical theme in ancient Israel (Lev 19:36; Prov 11:1). The psalmist uses this image to show that people, regardless of social status, lack substance when weighed against God's standard.

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Mots-clés7

Trust — A strong faith or conviction that someone, in this case God, is reliable and will fulfill His promises.
Deliverance — The process of being set free from something that binds or oppresses, often used to describe God's intervention to save people from their troubles.
Mountain — A symbol of strength and stability, often used to describe God's ability to protect and support those who seek Him.
Help — Support or assistance given by a person or power, in this case God, to aid others in distress or difficulty.
Righteousness — The principle of acting rightly and justly, especially according to God's laws and standards.
Honor — Respect, admiration, and recognition given to someone, especially God, for their character and actions.
Strength — The ability to resist or overcome challenges and difficulties, often linked to God's power and protection.