Psalms 61:3

What does Psalms 61:3 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 61:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For you have been my secret place, and my high tower from those who made war on me.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For Thou hast been a refuge for me, A tower of strength because of the enemy.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For he is my God and my saviour: he is my protector, I shall be moved no more.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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

Context

v.2From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

v.3This passage

v.4I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. [Selah

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 18:10

    The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

  • Psalms 116:2

    Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, Therefore will I callupon himas long as I live.

  • 2 Corinthians 1:10

    who delivered us out of so great a death, and will deliver: on whom we have set our hope that he will also still deliver us;

  • Isaiah 46:3

    Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, that have been borneby mefrom their birth, that have been carried from the womb;

  • Psalms 62:7

    With God is my salvation and my glory: The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.

  • Psalms 4:6

    Many there are that say, Who will show us any good? Jehovah, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

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