Psalms 61:3

3 because you have been my refuge, a tower of strength in the face of the enemy.

Psalms 61:3 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 61:3

For thou hast been a shelter for me
Or "refuge" ^F25, from avenging justice; a hiding place and covert from the storms and tempests of divine wrath; a shadow and a screen from the heat of Satan's fiery darts, and the blast of his terrible temptations, ( Isaiah 25:4 ) ;

[and] a strong tower from the enemy:
from Satan the devouring lion, from furious persecutors, and every other enemy; see ( Proverbs 18:10 ) ; and this experience the psalmist had of protection from the Rock in former times made him desirous of being led to it now.

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FOOTNOTES:

F25 (hoxm) "asylum", Tigurine version, Vatablus; "perfagium", Cocceius; "refugium", Michaelis.

Psalms 61:3 In-Context

1 God, listen to my cry; pay attention to my prayer!

2 When my heart is weak, I cry out to you from the very ends of the earth. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I am

3 because you have been my refuge, a tower of strength in the face of the enemy.

4 Please let me live in your tent forever! Please let me take refuge in the shelter of your wings! Selah

5 Because you, God, have heard my promises; you've given me the same possession as those who honor your name.