Psalms 63 · Verse 7

Psalms 63:7

Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
Psalms 63:7, King James Version

Psalms 63:7 in other translations

BSBFor You are my help; I will sing for joy in the shadow of Your wings.
WEBFor you have been my help. I will rejoice in the shadow of your wings.
ASVFor thou hast been my help, And in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
YLTFor Thou hast been a help to me, And in the shadow of Thy wings I sing.
DARBYFor thou hast been my help, and in the shadow of thy wings will I sing for joy.
BBEBecause you have been my help, I will have joy in the shade of your wings.
WebsterBecause thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.

What does Psalms 63:7 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 63:5-8

5-8. Full spiritual blessings satisfy his desires, and acts of praise fill his thoughts and time.

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 7 Therefore in the shadow of thy wings - I will get into the very secret of thy presence, into the holy of holies, to the mercy-seat, over which the cherubs extend their wings. If the psalmist does not allude to the overshadowing of the mercy-seat by the extended wings of the cherubim, he may have in view, as a metaphor, the young of fowls, seeking shelter, protection, and warmth under the wings of their mothers. See the same metaphor, Psa 61:4 (note). When a bird of prey appears, the chickens will, by natural instinct, run under the wings of their mothers for protection. The old Psalter translates, And in hiling of thi wenges I sall joy. The paraphrase is curious. "Thou art my helper, in perels; and I can joy in gode dedes in thi hiling, (covering), for I am thi bride, (bird), and if thou hil (cover) me noght, the glede (kite) will rawis me, (carry me away.")

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 63:7-11
True Christians can, in some measure, and at some times, make use of the strong language of David, but too commonly our souls cleave to the dust. Having committed ourselves to God, we must be easy and pleased, and quiet from the fear of evil. Those that follow hard after God, would soon fail, if God's right hand did not uphold them. It is he that strengthens us and comforts us. The psalmist doubts not but that though now sowing in tears, he should reap in joy. Messiah the Prince shall rejoice in God; he is already entered into the joy set before him, and his glory will be completed at his second coming. Blessed Lord, let our desire towards thee increase every hour; let our love be always upon thee; let all our enjoyment be in thee, and all our satisfaction from thee. Be thou all in all to us while we remain in the present wilderness state, and bring us home to the everlasting enjoyment of thee for ever.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Psalms 63:7 in the original Hebrew

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כִּֽי\־ki-forH3588
הָיִ֣יתָha.Yi.tayou areH1961
עֶזְרָ֣תָה'ez.Ra.tah<to> a helpH5833
לִּ֑יLiof me
וּבְצֵ֖לu.ve.Tzeland in [the] shadow ofH6738
כְּנָפֶ֣יךָke.na.Fei.khawings yourH3671
אֲרַנֵּֽן\׃'a.ra.NenI shout for joyH7442

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

Cross references for Psalms 63:7

  • 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 61:4

    I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

  • Psalms 27:9

    Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.

  • Psalms 54:3-4

    For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah. Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.

  • Psalms 17:8

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

  • 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.

  • 1 Samuel 17:37

    David said moreover, The Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the Lord be with thee.

  • Psalms 5:11

    But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.

  • Psalms 21:1

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O Lord; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Because.
54:3,4
therefore.
5:11; 21:1; 57:1; 61:4; 1Sa 17:37; 2Co 1:10

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • Psalms 63:6

    When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.

  • Psalms 63:7

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

  • Psalms 63:8

    My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.

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Psalms 63:7 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Porque has sido mi socorro; y así en la sombra de tus alas me regocijaré.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Quand je me souviens de toi sur mon lit, je médite de toi durant les veilles de la nuit;
German
Elberfelder 1871		Denn du bist mir zur Hülfe gewesen, und ich werde jubeln in dem Schatten deiner Flügel.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Scrutati sunt iniquitates; defecerunt scrutantes scrutinio. Accedet homo ad cor altum,