Psalms 71:3
Be thou my strong rocke, whereunto I may alway resort: thou hast giuen commandement to saue me: for thou art my rocke, and my fortresse.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
2Rescue mee and deliuer me in thy righteousnes: incline thine eare vnto me and saue me.
4Deliuer mee, O my God, out of the hande of the wicked: out of the hande of the euill and cruell man.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 33:27The eternall God is thy refuge, and vnder his armes thou art for euer: hee shall cast out the enemie before thee, and will say, Destroy them.
Psalms 18:3I will call vpon the Lord, which is worthie to be praysed: so shall I be safe from mine enemies.
Psalms 31:3For thou art my rocke and my fortresse: therefore for thy Names sake direct mee and guide me.
Psalms 44:4Thou art my King, O God: send helpe vnto Iaakob.
Psalms 89:27Also I wil make him my first borne, higher then the Kings of the earth.
Psalms 91:1Who so dwelleth in the secrete of the most High, shall abide in the shadowe of the Almightie.
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 →