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Psalms 71:3

Psalms chapter 71 · verse 3 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Be thou to me a rock of habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: Thou hast given commandment to save me; For thou art my rock and my fortress.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Be thou to me a rock of habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: Thou hast given commandment to save me; For thou art my rock and my fortress.

Context

v.2Deliver me in thy righteousness, and rescue me: Bow down thine ear unto me, and save me.

v.3This passage

v.4Rescue me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, Out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 90:1

    Lord, thou hast been our dwelling-place In all generations.

  • Proverbs 18:10

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

  • Psalms 91:9

    For thou, O Jehovah, art my refuge! Thou hast made the Most High thy habitation;

  • Psalms 44:4

    Thou art my King, O God: Command deliverance for Jacob.

  • Psalms 144:2

    My lovingkindness, and my fortress, My high tower, and my deliverer; My shield, and he in whom I take refuge; Who subdueth my people under me.

  • Psalms 31:2

    Bow down thine ear unto me; deliver me speedily: Be thou to me a strong rock, A house of defence to save me.