Psalms 61:3 - Forerunner Commentary

Psalms 61:3

1 Hear my cry, O God;
Attend to my prayer.

2 From the end of the earth I will cry to You,
When my heart is overwhelmed;
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3 For You have been a shelter for me,
^aA strong tower from the enemy.

4 I will abide in Your¹ tabernacle forever;
^aI will trust in the shelter of Your wings. Selah

5 For You, O God, have heard my vows;
You have given me the heritage of those who fear Your name.

6 You will prolong the king’s life,
His years as many generations.

Verse Comparison: Psalms 61:3

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

Amplified® Bible
For You have been a shelter {and} a refuge for me, a strong tower against the adversary.

Contemporary English Version
You are a strong tower, where I am safe from my enemies.

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

Good News Bible
for you are my protector, my strong defense against my enemies.

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

New American Standard Bible
For You have been a refuge for me, A tower of strength against the enemy.

New International Version
For you have been my refuge,
a strong tower against the foe.

New King James Version
For You have been a shelter for me,
A strong tower from the enemy.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For I regard you as a refuge for me, A tower of strength against the enemy.

Revised Standard Version
for thou art my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.

Young's Literal Translation
For Thou hast been a refuge for me, A tower of strength because of the enemy.

New English Translation
Indeed,¹ you are² my shelter, a strong tower that protects me from the enemy.³