Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. New Living Translation Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings. English Standard Version for you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy. Berean Standard Bible For You are my help; I will sing for joy in the shadow of Your wings. King James Bible Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. New King James Version Because You have been my help, Therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice. New American Standard Bible For You have been my help, And in the shadow of Your wings I sing for joy. NASB 1995 For You have been my help, And in the shadow of Your wings I sing for joy. NASB 1977 For Thou hast been my help, And in the shadow of Thy wings I sing for joy. Legacy Standard Bible For You have been my help, And in the shadow of Your wings I sing for joy. Amplified Bible For You have been my help, And in the shadow of Your wings [where I am always protected] I sing for joy. Christian Standard Bible because you are my helper; I will rejoice in the shadow of your wings. Holman Christian Standard Bible because You are my helper; I will rejoice in the shadow of Your wings. American Standard Version For thou hast been my help, And in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. Contemporary English Version You have helped me, and I sing happy songs in the shadow of your wings. English Revised Version For thou hast been my help, and in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. GOD'S WORD® Translation You have been my help. In the shadow of your wings, I sing joyfully. Good News Translation because you have always been my help. In the shadow of your wings I sing for joy. International Standard Version For you have been my strength, and in the shadow of your wings I will shout for joy. Majority Standard Bible For You are my help; I will sing for joy in the shadow of Your wings. NET Bible For you are my deliverer; under your wings I rejoice. New Heart English Bible For you have been my help. I will rejoice in the shadow of your wings. Webster's Bible Translation Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. World English Bible For you have been my help. I will rejoice in the shadow of your wings. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor You have been a help to me, "" And I sing in the shadow of Your wings. Young's Literal Translation For Thou hast been a help to me, And in the shadow of Thy wings I sing. Smith's Literal Translation For thou wert a help to me, and in the shadow of thy wings I will rejoice. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Biblebecause thou hast been my helper. And I will rejoice under the covert of thy wings: Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible You indeed are my savior, and in the shadow of your wings I shout for joy. New Revised Standard Version for you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I sing for joy. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBecause thou hast been my helper, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I glory. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because you have been a helper to me and in the shadow of your wings I shall triumph! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For Thou hast been my help, And in the shadow of Thy wings do I rejoice. Brenton Septuagint Translation For thou hast been my helper, and in the shelter of thy wings will I rejoice. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Thirsting for God…6When I remember You on my bed, I think of You through the watches of the night. 7For You are my help; I will sing for joy in the shadow of Your wings. 8My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me.… Cross References Psalm 17:8 Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings Psalm 36:7 How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings! 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 91:4 He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart. Psalm 121:5-6 The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is the shade on your right hand. / The sun will not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. Isaiah 51:16 I have put My words in your mouth, and covered you with the shadow of My hand, to establish the heavens, to found the earth, and to say to Zion, ‘You are My people.’” Isaiah 49:2 He made My mouth like a sharp sword; He hid Me in the shadow of His hand. He made Me like a polished arrow; He hid Me in His quiver. Ruth 2:12 May the LORD repay your work, and may you receive a rich reward from the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have taken refuge.” Deuteronomy 32:11-12 As an eagle stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, He spread His wings to catch them and carried them on His pinions. / The LORD alone led him, and no foreign god was with him. Matthew 23:37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! Luke 13:34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! John 10:28-29 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand. John 17:12 While I was with them, I protected and preserved them by Your name, the name You gave Me. Not one of them has been lost, except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. 1 Peter 1:5 who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. Treasury of Scripture Because you have been my help, therefore in the shadow of your wings will I rejoice. Because Psalm 54:3,4 For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah… therefore Psalm 5:11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. Psalm 21:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! Psalm 57:1 To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. Jump to Previous Help Joy Rejoice Shade Shadow Sing WingsJump to Next Help Joy Rejoice Shade Shadow Sing WingsPsalm 63 1. David's thirst for God4. His manner of blessing God 9. His confidence of his enemies' destruction, and his own safety For You are my help; This phrase acknowledges God's role as a helper and protector. In the historical context, David often found himself in situations where he needed divine assistance, such as when fleeing from Saul. The concept of God as a helper is a recurring theme in the Psalms (e.g., Psalm 46:1). It reflects a deep trust in God's ability to provide aid and deliverance. This reliance on God as a helper is also seen in the New Testament, where Jesus promises the Holy Spirit as a Helper (John 14:16). I will sing for joy in the shadow of Your wings. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this psalm, traditionally believed to be King David, who often wrote during times of distress and seeking refuge in God. 2. Wilderness of Judah The setting where David is believed to have composed this psalm, possibly during his flight from Absalom or Saul, representing a place of physical and spiritual desolation. 3. God The central figure in the psalm, depicted as a source of help and protection for David. 4. Shadow of Your Wings A metaphorical expression used by David to describe God's protective presence, drawing imagery from a mother bird sheltering her young. Teaching Points God as Our HelpRecognize that God is our ultimate source of help in times of trouble. Just as David found solace in God's presence, we too can rely on Him for support and guidance. Joy in God's Protection Embrace the joy that comes from knowing we are under God's protective care. This joy is not dependent on circumstances but on the assurance of His presence. Metaphor of Wings Understand the significance of the "wings" metaphor, which conveys intimacy, protection, and care. Reflect on how God shelters us in His love. Singing as Worship Consider the role of singing and worship in expressing our trust and joy in God. Worship can be a powerful response to His faithfulness. Seeking Refuge in God In times of distress, actively seek refuge in God rather than relying solely on human solutions. This involves prayer, meditation on Scripture, and trust in His promises.(7) Because . . .--Better, For thou hast been my helper; and under the shadow, &c. (For the image see Psalm 17:8; Psalm 36:7; Psalm 57:1; Psalm 61:4.)Verse 7. - Because thou hast been my help. God had already delivered David out of so many dangers and troubles, that he felt all the more confidence for the future. Therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice (see the comment on Psalm 61:4). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction You are הָיִ֣יתָ (hā·yî·ṯā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be my help; עֶזְרָ֣תָה (‘ez·rā·ṯāh) Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 5833: Help, helper, assistance I will sing for joy אֲרַנֵּֽן׃ (’ă·ran·nên) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7442: To give a ringing cry in the shadow וּבְצֵ֖ל (ū·ḇə·ṣêl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6738: A shadow of Your wings. כְּנָפֶ֣יךָ (kə·nā·p̄e·ḵā) Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3671: An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle Links Psalm 63:7 NIVPsalm 63:7 NLT Psalm 63:7 ESV Psalm 63:7 NASB Psalm 63:7 KJV Psalm 63:7 BibleApps.com Psalm 63:7 Biblia Paralela Psalm 63:7 Chinese Bible Psalm 63:7 French Bible Psalm 63:7 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 63:7 For you have been my help (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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