Psalms 71:3
Be my rock of refuge, where I can always go. Give the command to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
2In Your justice, rescue and deliver me; incline Your ear and save me.
4Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and ruthless.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 33:27The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He drives out the enemy before you, giving the command, ‘Destroy him!’
Psalms 18:3I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.
Psalms 31:3For You are my rock and my fortress; lead me and guide me for the sake of Your name.
Psalms 44:4You are my King, O God, who ordains victories for Jacob.
Psalms 89:27I will indeed appoint him as My firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.
Psalms 91:1He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
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 →