Psalms 61:3

“For thou hast been a shelter for me, etc.] Or “refuge” f819, from avenging justice; a hiding place and covert from the storms and tempests of divine wrath; a shadow and a screen from the heat of Satan’s fiery darts, and the blast of his terrible temptations, (<232504>Isaiah 25:4); [and] a strong tower from the enemy: from Satan the devouring lion, from furious persecutors, and every other enemy; (see <201810>Proverbs 18:10); and this experience the psalmist had of protection from the Rock in former times made him desirous of being led to it now.”

“shelter . . . and strong tower--repeat the same sentiment.”

“For thou hast been a shelter for me - A place of refuge; a place where I have found safety. He refers here to what had occurred in former times. God had protected him when in danger, and he pleads that fact as a reason why God should now interpose and deliver him. That reason seems to be founded on two considerations: (a) God had thus shown that he had power to deliver him; and (b) it might be expected that God who is unchangeable, and who had interposed, would manifest the same traits of character still, and would not leave him now. Both of these are proper grounds for prayer. And strong tower from the enemy - See the notes at Psalms 18:2. return to 'Top of Page'”

“thou: Psa 4:6, Psa 4:7, Psa 116:2, Psa 140:7; Isa 46:3, Isa 46:4; Co2 1:10 strong: Psa 18:2; Pro 18:10 Psalms 61:4”