Psalms 63:7

For thou hast become a help unto me,—And, in the shadow of thy wings, will I shout for joy.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.

In Context

6Should I call thee to mind upon my couch, In the watches of the night, would I breathe soft speech of thee.

8My soul hath run clinging to thee, On me, hath thy right hand laid hold.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 17:37And David said, Yahweh, who hath rescued me out of the power of the lion, and out of the power of the bear, he, will rescue us out of the hand of this Philistine. Then said Saul unto David—Go! and, Yahweh, will be with thee.

Psalms 17:8Guard me, as the pupil of the eye,—Under the shadow of thy wings, wilt thou hide me:

Psalms 27:9Do not hide thy face from me, Do not repulse, in thine anger, thine own servant,—My help, thou hast been, Do not send me away nor forsake me, O my saving God!

Psalms 57:1Show me favour, O God, Show me favour, For, in thee, hath my soul sought refuge,—And, in the shadow of thy wings, will I seek refuge, Until the storm of ruin pass by.

2 Corinthians 1:10Who, out of so great a death, rescued us, and will rescue,—unto whom we have turned our hope, [that], even yet, he will rescue:

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 →

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