Psalm 61:3

3 (60-4) For thou hast been my hope; a tower of strength against the face of the enemy.

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 (60-1) <Unto the end, in hymns, for David.> (60-2) Hear, O God, my supplication: be attentive to my prayer.

2 (60-3) To thee have I cried from the ends of the earth: when my heart was in anguish, thou hast exalted me on a rock. Thou hast conducted me;

3 (60-4) For thou hast been my hope; a tower of strength against the face of the enemy.

4 (60-5) In thy tabernacle I shall dwell for ever: I shall be protected under the covert of thy wings.

5 (60-6) For thou, my God, hast heard my prayer: thou hast given an inheritance to them that fear thy name.