Psalms 63:7
(63:8) Because thou hast been a help unto me; and in the shadow of thy wings will I sing rejoicingly.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
In Context
6(63:7) When I remember thee upon my couch, I meditate on thee in the night-watches.
8(63:9) My soul cleaveth unto following thee: me thy right hand upholdeth.
Cross References
1 Samuel 17:37Moreover David said, The Lord who hath delivered me out of the power of the lion, and out of the power of the bear, will also surely deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and may the Lord be with thee.
Psalms 17:8Keep me as the apple of the eye; conceal me under the shadow of thy wings,
Psalms 27:9Hide [then] not thy face from me; reject not in anger thy servant, thou [who] hast been my help: cast me not off, nor forsake me, O God of my salvation.
Psalms 57:1“To the chief musician, Al-tashcheth, by David, a Michtham, when he fled from Saul, in the cave.” (57:2) Be gracious unto me, O God, be gracious unto me; for in thee my soul seeketh protection, and under the shadow of thy wings will I seek protection, until the mischief be passed away.
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 →