For you have been a shelter for me - A place of refuge; a place where I have found safety. He refers here to what had occurred in f…

A strong tower. —Compare to Proverbs 18:10.

For you have been my hope. Here we may suppose either that he recalls benefits he had previously received, or that he congratulates himsel…

For you have been a shelter for me
Or "refuge" ^F25 , from avenging justice; a hiding place and covert fro…

David begins with prayers and tears, but ends with praise. Thus the soul, being lifted up to God, returns to the enjoyment of itself. Wherever we a…