Psalms 61:4
(61-5) I will dwell in Thy Tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert of Thy wings. Selah
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
In Context
3(61-4) For Thou hast been a refuge for me, a tower of strength in the face of the enemy.
Cross References
Ruth 2:12The LORD recompense thy work, and be thy reward complete from the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to take refuge.'
Psalms 17:8Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me in the shadow of Thy wings,
Psalms 27:4One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the graciousness of the LORD, and to visit early in His temple.
Psalms 61:7(61-8) May he be enthroned before God for ever! Appoint mercy and truth, that they may preserve him.
Psalms 63:7(63-8) For Thou hast been my help, and in the shadow of Thy wings do I rejoice.
Psalms 91:1O thou that dwellest in the covert of the Most High, and abidest in the shadow of the Almighty;
Matthew Henry on Psalms 61:2-5
Crying to God in Distress. 1 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. 2 From 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. 3 For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. 4 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah. 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… Read the whole commentary →