Psalms 63:7
“Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.”
Psalms 63:7 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- because thou hast been my helper. And I will rejoice under the covert of thy wings:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For thou hast been my help, And in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
- DARBYDarby
- For thou hast been my help, and in the shadow of thy wings will I sing for joy.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For you have been my help. I will rejoice in the shadow of your wings.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- For Thou hast been a help to me, And in the shadow of Thy wings I sing.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Because you have been my help, therefore in the shadow of your wings will I rejoice.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Because you have been my help, therefore in the shadow of your wings will I rejoice.
Context: Psalms 63
5My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:
6When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.
7Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
8My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.
9But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth.
About Psalms 63: A Thirst for God
Psalm 63 portrays the psalmist's deep longing and thirst for God. It was written during a time of great distress, possibly when David was in the wilderness of Judah, fleeing from his son Absalom's rebellion. Despite his circumstances, David's focus is on his relationship with God. He speaks of his yearning for God's presence and his satisfaction in God's unfailing love.
Commentary
In Psalm 63, David reminds us that our circumstances should not define our relationship with God. No matter what we are going through, we can always turn to Him and find refuge in His presence. David speaks of thirsting for God as in a desert, where water is scarce and precious. This is a powerful metaphor for our spiritual state without God. In times of distress, we must intentionally seek and rely on God as our source of comfort, just as David did. Moreover, David reflects on his past experiences with God and remembers how God had come through for him before. This helped him to stay faithful and motivated to continue seeking God. As we read Psalm 63, we are reminded of the importance of staying connected to God through prayer and worship, even in the midst of difficult times.