Psalms 71:3
Be to me a rock of defence, a fortified house, to save me; for my rock and my fortress are you.
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2In your faithfulness save me and rescue me, bend your ear to me and save me.
4Save me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and cruel.
Cross References
Psalms 18:3Worthy of praise is the Lord whom I call on, he rescues me from all my foes.
Psalms 31:3For my rock and my fortress are you; lead me and guide me so your name will be honored.
Psalms 44:4It was you, my king and my God, that ordained the victories of Jacob.
Psalms 89:27And I will make him my firstborn, highest of kings on the earth.
Psalms 91:1You whose home is the shelter of God Most High, whose abode is the shadow of God 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 →