Psalms 71:3
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.
King James Version
In Context
2Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 33:27The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.
Psalms 18:3I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.
Psalms 31:3For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name’s sake lead me, and guide me.
Psalms 44:4Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob.
Psalms 89:27Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.
Psalms 91:1He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under 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 →