Psalms 71:3
Be to me a rock of refuge to which I may always go. Give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
In Context
2Deliver me in your righteousness, and rescue me. Turn your ear to me, and save me.
4Rescue me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 33:27The eternal God is your dwelling place. Underneath are the everlasting arms. He thrust out the enemy from before you, and said, ‘Destroy!’
Psalms 18:3I call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; and I am saved from my enemies.
Psalms 31:3For you are my rock and my fortress, therefore for your name’s sake lead me and guide me.
Psalms 44:4God, you are my King. Command victories for Jacob!
Psalms 89:27I will also appoint him my firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.
Psalms 91:1He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest 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 →