Psalm 63:7

Translations

Modern

For You are my help; I will sing for joy in the shadow of Your wings.

Traditional

Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.

Literal

For You have been a help to me, and in the shadow of Your wings I will shout for joy.

Latin

Quia fuisti adjutor meus, et in velamento alarum tuarum exsultabo.

Original

Hebrew

English

For You are my help; I will sing for joy in the shadow of Your wings.

Notes

Psalms 63:6–8

The 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.

Psalms 63:1–11

The king deeply desires God's presence. He experiences God's goodness in everything he does. Despite being tired and troubled by the wicked, the king finds strength in God and praises him. God is his source of life (Psalm 63:3), while the wicked face destruction (63:9).

Psalms 61:1–63:11

In these royal prayers, the psalmist longs for God’s presence. All three psalms concern themselves with the king’s security.

Psalms 51:1–65:13

These psalms of David share a common theme. They reflect on the experience of evil. In Psalm 51, the psalmist admits his wrongdoing and asks for God's forgiveness. Psalms 52–64 express sorrow over specific evils David faced. A song of praise (Psalm 65) brings David's laments to an end.

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David

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2 Corinthians 1:10
He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,
Psalm 61:4
Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah
Psalm 27:9
Hide not Your face from me, nor turn away Your servant in anger. You have been my helper; do not leave me or forsake me, O God of my salvation.
Psalm 57:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.
Psalm 17:8
Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings
Psalm 54:3–4
For strangers rise up against me, and ruthless men seek my life—men with no regard for God. Selah
Psalm 5:11
But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever shout for joy. May You shelter them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.
1 Samuel 17:37
David added, “The LORD, who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the bear, will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” “Go,” said Saul, “and may the LORD be with you.”
Psalm 21:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!

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