Psalms 63:7
For thou have been my help, and in the shadow of thy wings I will rejoice.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
In Context
6when I remember thee upon my bed, [and] meditate on thee in the night-watches.
8My soul follows close after thee. Thy right hand upholds me,
Cross References
1 Samuel 17:37And David said, LORD who 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 to David, Go, and LORD shall be with thee.
Psalms 17:8Keep me as the apple of the eye. Hide me under the shadow of thy wings,
Psalms 27:9Hide not thy face from me. Put not thy servant away in anger. Thou have been my help. Cast me not off, nor forsake me, O God of my salvation.
Psalms 57:1Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in thee. Yea, in the shadow of thy wings I will take refuge until calamities be passed by.
2 Corinthians 1:10Who rescued us out of so great a death, and does rescue, in whom we have hoped that he will also still rescue.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 63:4-7
Joyful Praises. 3 Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. 4 Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. 5 My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: 6 When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches. How soon are David's complaints and prayers turned into praises and thanksgivings! After two verses that express his desire in seeking God, here are some that… Read the whole commentary →