Psalms 63:7
For thou art my help, And in the shadow of thy wings I rejoice.
Noyes 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 think of thee upon my bed, And meditate on thee in the night-watches.
8My soul cleaveth to thee; Thy right hand holdeth me up.
Cross References
Psalms 17:8Guard me as the apple of the eye; Hide me under the shadow of thy wings
Psalms 27:9O hide not thou thy face from me; Cast not thy servant away in displeasure! Thou hast been my help, do not leave me; Do not forsake me, O God, my helper!
Psalms 57:1“For the leader of the music. To be sung to the tune of “Do not destroy.” A psalm of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.” Have pity upon me, O God! have pity upon me, For in thee doth my soul seek refuge! Yea, in the shadow of thy wings do I take shelter, Until these calamities be overpast!
2 Corinthians 1:10who delivered us from such peril of death, and is delivering; in whom we trust that he will yet 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 →