Psalms 62:1 - Exposition

Truly my soul waiteth upon God; rather, my soul waiteth only upon God (Revised Version). The initial word, ak ( אַךְ ), which occurs six times in this psalm ( Psalms 62:1 , Psalms 62:2 , Psalms 62:4 , Psalms 62:5 , Psalms 62:6 , Psalms 62:9 ), is best translated "only" in every instance. It always intensifies the word or phrase to which it is attached—"only upon God"—"only he"—"only from his excellency"—"only vanity." From him cometh my salvation (comp. Psalms 35:3 ; Psalms 37:39 ; Psalms 65:5 , etc.).