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Psalms 63:7

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 63:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For thou hast been my help, And in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For thou hast been my help, And in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
Psalms 63:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 63

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4So will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.
5My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; And my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips;
6When I remember thee upon my bed, [And] meditate on thee in the night-watches.
7For thou hast been my help, And in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
8My soul followeth hard after thee: Thy right hand upholdeth me.
9But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, Shall go into the lower parts of the earth.
10They shall be given over to the power of the sword: They shall be a portion for foxes.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Because 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 safe. See the notes at Psalms 17:8. Compare Psalms 36:7; Psalms 57:1; Psalms 61:4. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Because: Psa 54:3, Psa 54:4 therefore: Psa 5:11, Psa 21:1, Psa 57:1, Psa 61:4; Sa1 17:37; Co2 1:10 Psalms 63:8”
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