Psalms 63:7
Because thou hast bene mine helper, therefore vnder the shadow of thy wings wil I reioyce.
Geneva Bible 1599
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 thee on my bedde, and when I thinke vpon thee in the night watches.
8My soule cleaueth vnto thee: for thy right hand vpholdeth me.
Cross References
1 Samuel 17:37Moreouer Dauid sayd, The Lord that deliuered me out of the pawe of the lyon, and out of the paw of the beare, he wil deliuer me out of the hand of this Philistim. Then Saul sayd vnto Dauid, Go, and the Lord be with thee.
Psalms 17:8Keepe me as the apple of the eye: hide me vnder the shadowe of thy wings,
Psalms 27:9Hide not therefore thy face from mee, nor cast thy seruat away in displeasure: thou hast bene my succour: leaue me not, neither forsake mee, O God of my saluation.
Psalms 57:1To him that excelleth. Destroy not. A Psalme of David on Michtam. When he fled from Saul in the cave. Have mercie vpon me, O God, haue mercie vpon me: for my soule trusteth in thee, and in the shadowe of thy wings wil I trust, till these afflictions ouerpasse.
2 Corinthians 1:10Who deliuered vs from so great a death, and doeth deliuer vs: in whom we trust, that yet hereafter he will deliuer vs,
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 →