Psalms 63:7 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

Remember thee: in the mean time, whilst I cannot enjoy thee, I will quiet and comfort myself with the thoughts and remembrance of thy kindness to me. Upon my bed, Heb. upon my beds, implying that he was frequently forced to change his bed and lodging, being driven from place to place. In the night watches; in the several seasons of the night, which was divided into three or four watches; of which see Exodus 14:24 Judges 7:19 Mark 13:35. When others sleep securely, my sleep is interrupted by my perplexity and grief for my absence from thy house, and when I awake my thoughts are fixed upon thee, &c. I will rejoice; I will rest securely and joyfully in thy protection.

Psalms 63:7

7 Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.