God is our refuge and strength - God is for us as a place to which we may flee for safety, and a source of strength to us in danger. The fir…

Refuge and strength. —Better, a refuge and stronghold, or a sure stronghold, as in Luther’s hymn,

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All creatures have their places of refuge. As for the stork, the fir trees are her house. The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and t…

God is our refuge and strength. Here the Psalmist begins with a general expression or sentiment before he speaks of the more particular de…

God [is] our refuge and strength
That is, Christ, who is God as well as man, is the "refuge" for souls to fly unto f…

This psalm encourages hope and trust in God—in his power and providence, and his gracious presence with his church in the worst of times. We may ap…

1. After the psalmist asks for divine help against the trials he is suffering from his enemies when he says, O God, with our ears (…