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Psalm 61:3-4 KJV
Psalms · chapter 61 · verses 3–4
3For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. 4I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.Psalm 61:3-4 · King James Version
Psalm 61:3-4 in context
1Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
2From 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.
3For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
4I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
5For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
6Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.
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Key words (Strong's)
- tabernacleʼôhela tentH168 →
- sheltermachăçeha shelterH4268 →
- strongʻôzstrength in various applicationsH5797 →
- covertçêthera coverH5643 →
- towermigdâla towerH4026 →
- abidegûwrproperly, to turn aside from the roadH1481 →
- trustchâçâhto flee for protectionH2620 →
- wingskânâphan edge or extremityH3671 →
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In these verses we may observe, I. David's close adherence and application to God by prayer in the day of his distress and trouble: "Whatever comes, I will cry unto thee (Psa 61:2), - not cry unto other gods, but to thee only, - not fall out with thee because thou afflictest me, but still look unto thee, and wait upon…
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-4