Psalms 61:3
For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
Psalms 61:3 in other translations
| BSB | For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy. |
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| WEB | For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy. |
| ASV | For thou hast been a refuge for me, A strong tower from the enemy. |
| YLT | For Thou hast been a refuge for me, A tower of strength because of the enemy. |
| DARBY | For thou hast been a refuge for me, a strong tower from before the enemy. |
| BBE | For you have been my secret place, and my high tower from those who made war on me. |
| Webster | For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. |
What does Psalms 61:3 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 61:1-3
Psa 61:1-8. Neginah--or, Neginoth (see on Psa 4:1, title). Separated from his usual spiritual privileges, perhaps by Absalom's rebellion, the Psalmist prays for divine aid, and, in view of past mercies, with great confidence of being heard. 1-3. From the end--that is, places remote from the sanctuary (De 28:64).
Adam Clarke's Commentary
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 61:1-4
David begins with prayers and tears, but ends with praise. Thus the soul, being lifted up to God, returns to the enjoyment of itself. Wherever we are, we have liberty to draw near to God, and may find a way open to the throne of grace. And that which separates us from other comforts, should drive us nearer to God, the fountain of all comfort. Though the heart is overwhelmed, yet it may be lifted up to God in prayer…
Psalms 61:3 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Psalms 61:3
- Proverbs 18:10
The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
- Psalms 62:7
In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
- Psalms 116:2
Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
- Psalms 140:7
O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
- Psalms 18:2
The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
- 2 Corinthians 1:10
Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us;
- Psalms 4:6-7
There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
- Isaiah 46:3-4
Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne by me from the belly, which are carried from the womb: And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.
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Context
- Psalms 61:2
From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
- Psalms 61:3
For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
- Psalms 61:4
I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
Psalms 61:3 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Porque tú has sido mi refugio, y torre de fortaleza delante del enemigo. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Du bout de la terre je crierai à toi, dans l’accablement de mon cœur; tu me conduiras sur un rocher qui est trop haut pour moi. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Denn du bist mir eine Zuflucht gewesen, ein starker Turm, vor dem Feinde. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Nam et ipse Deus meus et salutaris meus; susceptor meus, non movebor amplius. |