Psalms 61:4

Psalms 61:4 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
• New International Version (NIV)I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Let me dwell in your tent forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings! Selah
• New King James Version (NKJV)I will abide in Your tabernacle forever; I will trust in the shelter of Your wings. Selah

Context of Psalms 61:4

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. 3For thou hast been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy. I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah 5For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name. 6Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: his years shall be as many generations.

Psalms 61:4 word by word

אָג֣וּרָה בְ֭אָהָלְךָ עוֹלָמִ֑ים אֶֽחֱסֶ֨ה בְסֵ֖תֶר כְּנָפֶ֣יךָ סֶּֽלָה׃Read the interlinear

• takeהָיָהhâyâh · to beH1961
• refugeמַחְסֶּהmachăseh machseh · refugeH4268

Cross-references for Psalms 61:4

• Psalms 61:7He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
• Psalms 15:1LORD, who shall sojourn in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
• Psalms 23:6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
• Psalms 27:4One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.
• Psalms 90:1Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.
• Psalms 91:1He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
• Psalms 92:13They that are planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God.
• Revelation 3:12He that overcometh, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go out thence no more: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God, and mine own new name.
• Psalms 17:8Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,
• Psalms 57:1Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me; for my soul taketh refuge in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I take refuge, until these calamities be overpast.
• Psalms 62:7With God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
• Psalms 63:7For thou hast been my help, and in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
• Psalms 91:4He shall cover thee with his pinions, and under his wings shalt thou take refuge: his truth is a shield and a buckler.
• Psalms 142:4Look on my right hand, and see; for there is no man that knoweth me: refuge hath failed me; no man careth for my soul.
• Ruth 2:12The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to take refuge.
• Matthew 23:37O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killeth the prophets, and stoneth them that are sent unto her! how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!

Commentaries on Psalms 61:4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 4I will abide in thy tabernacle - The greater portion of those Psalms which were composed during and after the captivity, says Calmet, had Levites and priests for their authors. Hence we find the ardent desire so frequently expressed of seeing the temple; of praising God there; of spending their lives in that place, performing the functions of their sacred office. There I shall sojourn; - there I shall dwell, - be at rest, - be in safety, - be covered with…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever - This expresses the confident assurance that he would be restored to his home, and to the privileges of public worship. The word forever here means perpetually; that is, his permanent home would be there, or he would dwell with God who dwelt in the tabernacle. The word “tabernacle” refers to the sacred tent which was erected for the worship of God, within which were the ark, the tables of the law, the table of…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4The poet desires God's presence and seeks entry into God's earthly home for protection and care. Being welcomed into God's sanctuary (tent) is the greatest blessing (see Psalms 15:1; 23:6; 24:3–6). The Hebrew word for tent refers to the tabernacle and the tent David built for the ark (1 Chronicles 15:1). See also study note on John 1:14. The shelter of your wings represents God's protection and care (see Psalms 9:9; 17:8).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 44. I will abide--So I desire to do (compare Psa 23:6). trust in the covert, &c.--make my refuge, in the shadow (compare Psa 17:8; 36:7).Read the comment

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Commentaries on Psalms 61

• 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
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings