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Psalms 61:4 King James Version (KJV)

4 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.


Psalms 61:4 King James Version with Strong's Concordance (STRONG)

4 I will abide H1481 in thy tabernacle H168 for ever: H5769 I will trust H2620 in the covert H5643 of thy wings. H3671 Selah. H5542


Psalms 61:4 American Standard (ASV)

4 I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah


Psalms 61:4 Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

4 I sojourn in Thy tent to the ages, I trust in the secret place of Thy wings. Selah.


Psalms 61:4 Darby English Bible (DARBY)

4 I will sojourn in thy tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah.


Psalms 61:4 World English Bible (WEB)

4 I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah.


Psalms 61:4 Bible in Basic English (BBE)

4 I will make your tent my resting-place for ever: I will keep myself under the cover of your wings. (Selah.)

Cross Reference

Psalms 142:4-5 KJV

I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul. I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.

Commentary on Psalms 61 Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible


PSALM 61

Ps 61:1-8. Neginah—or, Neginoth (see on Ps 4:1, title). Separated from his usual spiritual privileges, perhaps by Absalom's rebellion, the Psalmist prays for divine aid, and, in view of past mercies, with great confidence of being heard.

1-3. From the end—that is, places remote from the sanctuary (De 28:64).

2. heart is overwhelmed—literally, "covered over with darkness," or, "distress."

to the rock—(Ps 18:2; 40:2).

higher than I—which otherwise I cannot ascend.

3. shelter … and strong tower—repeat the same sentiment.

4. I will abide—So I desire to do (compare Ps 23:6).

trust in the covert, &c.—make my refuge, in the shadow (compare Ps 17:8; 36:7).

5. the heritage—or, part in the spiritual blessings of Israel (Ps 21:2-4).

vows—implies prayers.

6, 7. the king—himself and his royal line ending in Christ. Mercy and truth personified, as in Ps 40:11; 57:3.

7. abide before God—literally, "sit as a king in God's presence," under His protection.

8. Thus for new blessings will new vows of praise ever be paid.