Psalm 61:3

The Passion Translation

Lord, you are a paradise of protection to me. You lift me high above the fray. None of my foes can touch me when I’m held firmly in your wraparound presence!

Cross References

Proverbs 18:10

The character of God is a tower of strength, for the lovers of God delight to run into his heart and be exalted on high.

Psalm 62:7

God’s glory is all around me! His wraparound presence is all I need, for the Lord is my Savior, my hero, and my life-giving strength.

2 Corinthians 1:10

He has rescued us from terrifying encounters with death. And now we fasten our hopes on him to continue to deliver us from death yet again,

Psalm 116:2

As long as I live I’ll keep praying to him, for he stoops down to listen to my heart’s cry.

Psalm 18:2

Yahweh, you’re the bedrock beneath my feet, my faith-fortress, my wonderful deliverer, my God, my rock of rescue where none can reach me. You’re the shield around me, the mighty power that saves me, and my high place.

Psalm 27:5

In the day of trouble, he will treasure me in his shelter, under the cover of his tent. He will lift me high upon a rock, out of reach from all my enemies who surround me. Triumphant now, I’ll bring him my offerings of praise, singing and shouting with ecstatic joy! Yes, I will sing praises to Yahweh!