Psalm 61:3

3 For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.

Psalm 61:3 in Other Translations

3 For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

3 for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.

3 for you are my safe refuge, a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me.

3 You've always given me breathing room, a place to get away from it all,

3 For thou hast been a refuge for me, A strong tower from the enemy.

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

3 for You have been a refuge for me, a strong tower in the face of the enemy.

3 You have always kept me safe from my enemies. You are like a strong tower to me.

Psalm 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.

Psalm 61:3 In-Context

1 Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.

2 From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3 For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.

4 I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.

5 For you, God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 9:9; S Psalms 46:1; Psalms 62:7
• 2. Psalms 59:9; Proverbs 18:10