Psalms 71:7
I have become a portent to many, but You are my strong refuge.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.
In Context
6I have leaned on You since birth; You pulled me from my mother’s womb. My praise is always for You.
8My mouth is filled with Your praise and with Your splendor all day long.
Cross References
Psalms 61:3For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.
Psalms 62:8Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah
Psalms 142:4Look to my right and see; no one attends to me. There is no refuge for me; no one cares for my soul.
Jeremiah 16:19O LORD, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in the day of distress, the nations will come to You from the ends of the earth, and they will say, “Our fathers inherited nothing but lies, worthless idols of no benefit at all.
Zechariah 3:8Hear now, O high priest Joshua, you and your companions seated before you, who are indeed a sign. For behold, I am going to bring My servant, the Branch.
Acts 4:13When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 71:2-14
David Professes His Confidence in God; Believing Prayers. 1 In thee, O Lord , do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. 2 Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me. 3 Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress. 4 Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. 5 For thou art my hope, O Lord God :… Read the whole commentary →