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.
• New International Version (NIV)Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.
• 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.

Context of Psalms 63:7

5You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise you with songs of joy. 6I lie awake thinking of you, meditating on you through the night. Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings. 8I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely. 9But those plotting to destroy me will come to ruin. They will go down into 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 54:3For strangers are attacking me; violent people are trying to kill me. They care nothing for God. Interlude
• Psalms 5:11But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy.
• Psalms 21:1How the king rejoices in your strength, O Lord! He shouts with joy because you give him victory.
• Psalms 57:1Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by.
• Psalms 61:4Let me live forever in your sanctuary, safe beneath the shelter of your wings! Interlude
• 1 Samuel 17:37The Lord who rescued me from the claws of the lion and the bear will rescue me from this Philistine!” Saul finally consented. “All right, go ahead,” he said. “And may the Lord be with you!”
• 2 Corinthians 1:10And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue 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
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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