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But Yahweh has been my high tower, My God, the rock of my refuge.
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God is a Secure Fortress
All commentators agree that the verse's core message is God's role as a secure fortress. Using terms like "high tower," "rock," and "refuge," the psalmist expresses absolute confidence in God's protection. Scholars like Albert Barnes note this defense is effective against all enemy tactics, whether they are open attacks or schemes disguised by law.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But the Lord is my defense ... — In all these purposes of the wicked; in all that they do—whether under the form and sanction of la…
19th Century
Baptist
But the LORD is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge.
I commend these expressions to all believers; let them treasure th…
16th Century
Protestant
But Jehovah has been my fortress. The Psalmist declares that, however great the extremities to which he had been reduced, he had found suf…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But the Lord is my defence The defence of his church and people, of all the righteous, against those great armies of…
That person is blessed, who, under the chastening of the Lord, is taught His will and His truths from His holy word and by the Holy Spirit. They sh…
