Parallel Verses

Amplified


But the Lord has become my high tower and defense,
And my God the rock of my refuge.

New American Standard Bible

But the Lord has been my stronghold,
And my God the rock of my refuge.

King James Version

But the LORD is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge.

Holman Bible

But the Lord is my refuge;
my God is the rock of my protection.

International Standard Version

But the LORD is my stronghold, and my God, the rock, is my refuge.

A Conservative Version

But LORD has been my high tower, and my God the rock of my refuge.

American Standard Version

But Jehovah hath been my high tower, And my God the rock of my refuge.

Bible in Basic English

But the Lord is my safe resting-place; my God is the Rock where I am safe.

Darby Translation

But Jehovah will be my high tower; and my God the rock of my refuge.

Julia Smith Translation

And Jehovah shall be for a height to me, and my God for the rock of my refuge.

King James 2000

But the LORD is my defense; and my God is the rock of my refuge.

Lexham Expanded Bible

But Yahweh has become my [high] stronghold, and my God [has become] my rock of refuge.

Modern King James verseion

But Jehovah is my defense; and my God is the rock of my refuge.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

But the LORD is my refuge, my God is the strength of my confidence.

NET Bible

But the Lord will protect me, and my God will shelter me.

New Heart English Bible

But the LORD has been my high tower, my God, the rock of my refuge.

The Emphasized Bible

But, Yahweh, hath become for me a high tower, And my God, my rock of refuge.

Webster

But the LORD is my defense; and my God is the rock of my refuge.

World English Bible

But Yahweh has been my high tower, my God, the rock of my refuge.

Youngs Literal Translation

And Jehovah is for a high place to me, And my God is for a rock -- my refuge,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
But the Lord

Usage: 0

is my defence
משׂגּב 
Misgab 
Usage: 17

and my God
אלהים 
'elohiym 
Usage: 2600

is the rock
צר צוּר 
Tsuwr 
Usage: 76

References

Hastings

Morish

Context Readings

A Prayer For Retribution Against Oppressors

21
They band themselves together against the life of the righteous
And condemn the innocent to death.
22 
But the Lord has become my high tower and defense,
And my God the rock of my refuge.
23
He has turned back their own wickedness upon them
And will destroy them by means of their own evil;
The Lord our God will wipe them out.

Cross References

Psalm 18:2


The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and the One who rescues me;
My God, my rock and strength in whom I trust and take refuge;
My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower—my stronghold.

Psalm 59:9


O [God] my strength, I will watch for You;
For God is my stronghold [my refuge, my protector, my high tower].

Psalm 9:9


The Lord also will be a refuge and a stronghold for the oppressed,
A refuge in times of trouble;

Psalm 27:1-3

The Lord is my light and my salvation—
Whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the refuge and fortress of my life—
Whom shall I dread?

Psalm 59:16-17


But as for me, I will sing of Your mighty strength and power;
Yes, I will sing joyfully of Your lovingkindness in the morning;
For You have been my stronghold
And a refuge in the day of my distress.

Psalm 62:2


He alone is my rock and my salvation,
My defense and my strong tower; I will not be shaken or disheartened.

Psalm 62:6


He only is my rock and my salvation;
My fortress and my defense, I will not be shaken or discouraged.

Psalm 94:10


He who instructs the nations,
Does He not rebuke and punish,
He who teaches man knowledge?

Isaiah 33:16


He will dwell on the heights,
His place of defense will be the fortress of rocks,
His bread will be given him;
His water will be permanent.

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