Psalms 61:4
I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah.
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
In The King James Version
I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
In Context
3For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.
5For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
Cross References
Ruth 2:12May the LORD repay your work, and a full reward be given to you from the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.”
Psalms 17:8Keep me as the apple of your eye. Hide me under the shadow of your wings,
Psalms 27:4One thing I have asked of the LORD, that I will seek after: that I may dwell in the LORD’s house all the days of my life, to see the LORD’s beauty, and to enquire in his temple.
Psalms 61:7He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
Psalms 63:7For you have been my help. I will rejoice in the shadow of your wings.
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 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 →