Psalms 61 · Verse 4

Psalms 61:4

I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
Psalms 61:4, King James Version

Psalms 61:4 in other translations

BSBLet me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah
WEBI will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah.
ASVI will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. [Selah
YLTI sojourn in Thy tent to the ages, I trust in the secret place of Thy wings. Selah.
DARBYI will sojourn in thy tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
BBEI will make your tent my resting-place for ever: I will keep myself under the cover of your wings. (Selah.)
WebsterI will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

What does Psalms 61:4 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
4. I will abide--So I desire to do (compare Psa 23:6). trust in the covert, &c.--make my refuge, in the shadow (compare Psa 17:8; 36:7).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 4 I will abide in thy tabernacle - The greater portion of those Psalms which were composed during and after the captivity, says Calmet, had Levites and priests for their authors. Hence we find the ardent desire so frequently expressed of seeing the temple; of praising God there; of spending their lives in that place, performing the functions of their sacred office. There I shall sojourn; - there I shall dwell, - be at rest, - be in safety, - be covered with thy wings, as a bird in its nest is covered with the wings of its mother. These simple comparisons, drawn from rural affairs and ordinary occurrences, are more pleasing and consolatory in the circumstances in question, than allegories derived from subjects the most noble and sublime.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

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…

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Psalms 61:4 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

אָג֣וּרָה'a.Gu.rahlet me sojournH1481
בְ֭אָהָלְךָVe.'a.hal.khain tent yourH168
עוֹלָמִ֑יםo.la.MimforeverH5769
אֶֽחֱסֶ֨ה'e.che.Sehlet me take refugeH2620
בְסֵ֖תֶרve.Se.terin [the] shelter ofH5643
כְּנָפֶ֣יךָke.na.Fei.khawings yourH3671
סֶּֽלָה\׃Se.lahSelahH5542

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 61:4

  • Psalms 23:6

    Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

  • Psalms 17:8

    Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,

  • Psalms 27:4

    One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple.

  • Psalms 91:4

    He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

  • Psalms 57:1

    To the chief Musician, Al–taschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.

  • Ruth 2:12

    The Lord recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the Lord God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.

  • Psalms 63:7

    Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.

  • Psalms 15:1

    A Psalm of David. Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?

  • Psalms 62:7

    In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.

  • Psalms 91:1

    He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

  • Matthew 23:37

    O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!

  • Psalms 142:4-5

    I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul. I cried unto thee, O Lord: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
abide.
7; 15:1; 23:6; 27:4; 90:1; 91:1; 92:13; Re 3:12
trust. or, make my refuge.
17:8; 57:1; 62:7; 63:7; 91:4; 142:4,5; Ru 2:12; Mt 23:37; Heb 6:18

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Context

  • 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 61:5

    For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

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Psalms 61:4 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Yo habitaré en tu tabernáculo para siempre: estaré seguro bajo la cubierta de tus alas.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Car tu m’as été un refuge, une forte tour, de devant l’ennemi.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Ich werde weilen in deinem Zelte in Ewigkeit, werde Zuflucht nehmen zu dem Schutze deiner Flügel.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Quousque irruitis in hominem? interficitis universi vos, tamquam parieti inclinato et maceriæ depulsæ.