Psalms 62:4 Meaning and Explanation
“They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The enemies unite in a plot to humiliate the psalmist, using duplicitous words while harboring hidden malice.
The Context of Psalms 62:4
The enemies are portrayed as hypocrites who plot deception and hidden cruelty.
What Does Psalms 62:4 Mean?
The enemies 'consult'—they gather and coordinate their strategy. Their singular aim is to 'cast him down from his excellency,' stripping away the psalmist's honor, status, or standing. This reveals the spiritual and social dimension of the attack: not merely physical harm but systematic degradation and shame. The repetition of 'only' (as in verse 2) underscores the exclusivity of their focus on destruction.
Yet their methods expose their corruption. They 'delight in lies'—falsehood is their instrument and their pleasure. The stark contrast between outward blessing and inward curse reveals a divided will: public speech that flatters masks private hostility. This hypocrisy makes their attack all the more treacherous. The word Selah signals a pause to absorb this exposure of false hearts.
Psalms 62:4 in the Original Language
yaachidim (יַחִידִים), 'only' — exclusively, singly, without other alternative.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 62:4
What does Psalms 62:4 mean?
The enemies unite in a plot to humiliate the psalmist, using duplicitous words while harboring hidden malice.
What is the context of Psalms 62:4?
The enemies are portrayed as hypocrites who plot deception and hidden cruelty.