Psalms
“Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.”
Psalms 63:7
Psalms 63:7 (KJV) speaks to God's help, refuge in God, and joy — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Psalms 46:1“The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.”
Deuteronomy 33:27“For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.”
Psalms 27:5“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.”
Psalms 121:1“The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.”
Psalms 9:9
Common questions
What does Psalms 63:7 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 63:7 reads: "Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice." The verse speaks to God's help, refuge in God, and joy. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 63 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 63:7 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice." is Psalms 63:7 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 63.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 63:7?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 63:7 include Psalms 46:1, Deuteronomy 33:27, and Psalms 27:5. Reading them alongside Psalms 63:7 deepens the theme of God's help.
How can I pray with Psalms 63:7?
Read Psalms 63:7 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.