Psalms 63:7

Psalms 63:7 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
• English Standard Version (ESV)for you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Because You have been my help, Therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings.

Context of Psalms 63:7

5I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you. 6On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night. Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. 8I cling to you; your right hand upholds me. 9Those who want to kill me will be destroyed; they will go down to the depths of the earth.

Psalms 63:7 word by word

כִּֽי־הָיִ֣יתָ עֶזְרָ֣תָה לִּ֑י וּבְצֵ֖ל כְּנָפֶ֣יךָ אֲרַנֵּֽן׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Because thou hast been my helpעֶזְרָה‛ezrâh ‛ezrâth · helpH5833
• therefore in the shadowצֵלtsêl · shadowH6738
• of thy wingsכָּנָףkânâph · wingH3671
• will I rejoiceרָנַןrânan · to singH7442

Cross-references for Psalms 63:7

• Psalms 54:3Arrogant foes are attacking me; ruthless people are trying to kill me— people without regard for God.
• Psalms 5:11But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
• Psalms 21:1The king rejoices in your strength, Lord. How great is his joy in the victories you give!
• Psalms 57:1Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.
• Psalms 61:4I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.
• 1 Samuel 17:37The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.” Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be with you.”
• 2 Corinthians 1:10He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us,

Commentaries on Psalms 63:7

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7Therefore in the shadow of thy wings - I will get into the very secret of thy presence, into the holy of holies, to the mercy-seat, over which the cherubs extend their wings. If the psalmist does not allude to the overshadowing of the mercy-seat by the extended wings of the cherubim, he may have in view, as a metaphor, the young of fowls, seeking shelter, protection, and warmth under the wings of their mothers. See the same metaphor, Psalm 61:4; (note)…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7Because thou hast been my help - Because thou hast interposed to defend me in danger. The idea is, that he had experienced the divine interposition in times of danger, and that this was a reason why he should still confide in God. The argument is, that God‘s mercy and favor in the past is a reason why we should confide in him in time to come. Therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice - Under the shadow or protection of thy wings will I feel…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-11Verses 7-11 True Christians can, in some measure, and at some times, make use of the strong language of David, but too commonly our souls cleave to the dust. Having committed ourselves to God, we must be easy and pleased, and quiet from the fear of evil. Those that follow hard after God, would soon fail, if God's right hand did not uphold them. It is he that strengthens us and comforts us. The psalmist doubts not but that though now sowing in tears, he…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6-8The psalmist thinks about and feels God's presence during the night. When it is dark, God is the light. The quiet night and the wait for morning offer time to reflect on the true meaning of life with the Lord.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 5-85-8. Full spiritual blessings satisfy his desires, and acts of praise fill his thoughts and time.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 63:7

• Faith
• Joy
• Seekers

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Commentaries on Psalms 63

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings