Psalm 61:3 “For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.”

Psalm 61:3

For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

World English Bible

For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

American Standard Version

For thou hast been a refuge for me, A strong tower from the enemy.

Geneva Bible 1599

For thou hast bene mine hope, and a strong tower against the enemie.

Darby Translation

For thou hast been a refuge for me, a strong tower from before the enemy.

Young's Literal Translation

For Thou hast been a refuge for me, A tower of strength because of the enemy.

Bible in Basic English

For you have been my secret place, and my high tower from those who made war on me.

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Cross references

“thou”

Psalm 116:2 Psalm 140:7 2 Corinthians 1:10 Psalm 4:6 Psalm 4:7 Isaiah 46:3

Psalm 116:2 · BSB

Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.

Psalm 140:7 · BSB

O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You shield my head in the day of battle.

2 Corinthians 1:10 · BSB

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 4:6 · BSB

Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.

Psalm 4:7 · BSB

You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.

Isaiah 46:3 · BSB

“Listen to Me, O house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel, who have been sustained from the womb, carried along since birth.

“strong”

Proverbs 18:10 Psalm 18:2

Proverbs 18:10 · BSB

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Psalm 18:2 · BSB

The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Also

Psalm 62:7

Psalm 62:7 · BSB

My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

4Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah

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