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 · 2000For thou hast been a refuge for me, A strong tower from the enemy.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For thou hast been a refuge for me, A strong tower from the enemy.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For you have been my secret place, and my high tower from those who made war on me.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862For Thou hast been a refuge for me, A tower of strength because of the enemy.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752For he is my God and my saviour: he is my protector, I shall be moved no more.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For thou hast been a refuge for me, a strong tower from before the enemy.
Context
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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