Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
For you have been a refuge for me, A strong tower from the enemy.
Verse Takeaways
1
Prayer Fueled by Memory
Commentators observe that David isn't just stating a fact; he's building an argument in his prayer. By recalling how God has been a refuge in the past, he expresses confidence for his present situation. This teaches believers to ground their prayers in God's proven, unchangeable character and His history of faithfulness.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
Psalms
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
5
18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
A strong tower. —Compare to Proverbs 18:10.
16th Century
Protestant
For you have been my hope. Here we may suppose either that he recalls benefits he had previously received, or that he congratulates himsel…
Consider supporting our work
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
