Psalms 63:7
For you have been my help. I will rejoice in the shadow of your wings.
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
In The King James Version
Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
In Context
6when I remember you on my bed, and think about you in the night watches.
8My soul stays close to you. Your right hand holds me up.
Cross References
1 Samuel 17:37David said, “The LORD, who delivered me out of the paw of the lion and out of the paw of the bear, will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine.” Saul said to David, “Go! The LORD will be with you.”
Psalms 17:8Keep me as the apple of your eye. Hide me under the shadow of your wings,
Psalms 27:9Don’t hide your face from me. Don’t put your servant away in anger. You have been my help. Don’t abandon me, neither forsake me, God of my salvation.
Psalms 57:1Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed.
2 Corinthians 1:10who delivered us out of so great a death, and does deliver, on whom we have set our hope that he will also still deliver us,
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 →