Psalms 63:7
For You are my help; I will sing for joy in the shadow of Your wings.
Berean Standard Bible
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 You on my bed, I think of You through the watches of the night.
8My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me.
Cross References
1 Samuel 17:37David added, “The LORD, who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the bear, will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” “Go,” said Saul, “and may the LORD be with you.”
Psalms 17:8Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings
Psalms 27:9Hide not Your face from me, nor turn away Your servant in anger. You have been my helper; do not leave me or forsake me, O God of my salvation.
Psalms 57:1Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.
2 Corinthians 1:10He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,
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 →