Psalms 61:3
For you are a refuge to me, a strong tower in face of the foe.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
In Context
4O to be guest in your tent forever, hiding beneath your sheltering wings! Selah
Cross References
Psalms 18:2The Lord is my rock, my fortress, deliverer, my God, my rock, where I take refuge, my shield, my defender, my tower.
Psalms 62:7On God rests my honor and safety, in God is my strong rock, my refuge.
Psalms 140:7O Lord my Lord, my savior mighty, you did cover my head in the day of battle.
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 →