Psalm 61:3
ESV
for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.
NIV
For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.
NASB
For You have been a refuge for me, A tower of strength against the enemy.
CSB
for you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower in the face of the enemy.
NLT
for you are my safe refuge, a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me.
KJV
For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
NKJV
For You have been a shelter for me, A strong tower from the enemy.
What does Psalm 61:3 mean?
This affirms that a large part of David's prayer (Psalm 61:1–2) is for the Lord to provide protection and reassurance. David recalls times past when God was the source of his confidence and the power behind his victory (Proverbs 18:10). Those occasions persuaded David that God would never fail him (2 Samuel 8:6).David displayed this same confidence when he volunteered to fight the giant Goliath. Having been empowered to defeat large predators, he was confident he could kill the Philistine champion (1 Samuel 17:37). The apostle Paul demonstrated similar confidence in the Lord. Through his many dangerous travels, Paul saw evidence of God's power to provide safety so His followers could complete His will (2 Corinthians 1:9–10).
