Psalm 71:3
Parallel Verses
New International Version
Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.


English Standard Version
Be to me a rock of refuge, to which I may continually come; you have given the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.


New American Standard Bible
Be to me a rock of habitation to which I may continually come; You have given commandment to save me, For You are my rock and my fortress.


King James Bible
Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.


Holman Christian Standard Bible
Be a rock of refuge for me, where I can always go. Give the command to save me, for You are my rock and fortress.


International Standard Version
Be my sheltering refuge where I may go continuously; command my deliverance for you are my rock and fortress.


American Standard Version
Be thou to me a rock of habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: Thou hast given commandment to save me; For thou art my rock and my fortress.


Douay-Rheims Bible
Be thou unto me a God, a protector, and a place of strength: that thou mayst make me safe. For thou art my firmament and my refuge.


Darby Bible Translation
Be to me a rock of habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.


Young's Literal Translation
Be to me for a rock -- a habitation, To go in continually, Thou hast given command to save me, For my rock and my bulwark art Thou.


Commentaries
71:1-13 David prays that he might never be made ashamed of dependence upon God. With this petition every true believer may come boldly to the throne of grace. The gracious care of Divine providence in our birth and infancy, should engage us to early piety. He that was our Help from our birth, ought to be our Hope from our youth. Let none expect ease or comfort from the world. Those who love the Lord, often are hated and persecuted; men wondered at for their principles and conduct; but the Lord has been their strong refuge. The faithful servants of God may be assured that he will not cast them off in old age, nor forsake them when their strength fails.

3. given commandment—literally, "ordained," as in Ps 44:4; 68:28.

rock … fortress—(Ps 18:2).

Psalm 71:2
Top of Page
Top of Page




Bible Apps.com