Psalms 61:3

3 You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against 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 Listen to my cry for help, O God. Pay attention to my prayer.

2 From the ends of the earth, I call to you when I begin to lose heart. Lead me to the rock that is high above me.

3 You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.

4 I would like to be a guest in your tent forever and to take refuge under the protection of your wings. Selah

5 O God, you have heard my vows. You have given me the inheritance that belongs to those who fear your name.