Psalm 71:3

Translations

Modern

Be my rock of refuge, where I can always go. Give the command to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress.

Traditional

Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.

Literal

May You be to me as a rock, a habitation, to go in continually; You have given a command to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress.

Latin

Esto mihi in Deum protectorem, et in locum munitum, ut salvum me facias: quoniam firmamentum meum et refugium meum es tu.

Original

Hebrew

English

Be my rock of refuge, where I can always go. Give the command to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress.

Notes

Psalms 71:1–4

The poet recognizes God as a dependable protector who will act justly towards him and his oppressors. See also Psalm 31:1–3.

Psalms 71:1–24

This untitled lament by an aging believer is more a confession of confidence and hope than a cry of abandonment by God. The psalmist experienced God's power and protection in his youth (Psalm 71:5–8) and now prays for rescue from enemies who pursue him in his old age (Psalm 71:9–13).

Even in danger, he continues to speak of God's past faithfulness and looks forward with hope to sharing with the next generation that God is faithful and righteous.

Psalms 69:1–72:20

These last four psalms of Book Two contrast with the earlier psalms that describe God’s mighty acts in creation and redemption, ending with God’s march to Zion (Psalms 65–68). Psalms 69–71 describe the king's suffering, and Psalm 72 responds with a prayer for God to bless the king.

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The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
Deuteronomy 33:27
The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He drives out the enemy before you, giving the command, ‘Destroy him!’
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For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
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Incline Your ear to me; come quickly to my rescue. Be my rock of refuge, the stronghold of my deliverance.
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Because you have made the LORD your dwelling—my refuge, the Most High—
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The LORD decrees His loving devotion by day, and at night His song is with me as a prayer to the God of my life.
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You are my King, O God, who ordains victories for Jacob.
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He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
Isaiah 33:16
…he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured.
Psalm 68:28
Summon Your power, O God; show Your strength, O God, which You have exerted on our behalf.
Revelation 7:2–3
And I saw another angel ascending from the east, with the seal of the living God. And he called out in a loud voice to the four angels who had been given power to harm the land and the sea:

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Psalm 71:3

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