Psalms 63:7
for you have been my help, I joyfully sing in the shadow of your wings.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
In Context
6I call you to mind on my bed, and muse on you in the night watches;
8I cling close after you, your right hand holds me up.
Cross References
Psalms 17:8Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me in the shelter of your wings.
Psalms 27:9Hide not your face from me, reject not your servant in anger: for you have been my help. Abandon me not, nor forsake me, O God of my help:
Psalms 57:1Be gracious, O God, be gracious to me, for in you I take shelter. In your sheltering wings I take refuge, till ruin be over past.
2 Corinthians 1:10And from so imminent a death God delivered us, and will deliver us again; for in him we have placed our hopes of future deliverance, while you, also, help us by your prayers.
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 →