Psalm 61:4

I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

Cross-references

Psalm 61:7 Parallel

Psalm 61:7 continues the theme of eternal dwelling and protection, asking for God's love and faithfulness to guard — a direct continuation of the refuge imagery.

Psalm 15:1 Parallel

Psalm 15:1 asks who may dwell in God's tent, echoing the same imagery of abiding in His sacred dwelling.

Psalm 17:8 Parallel

Psalm 17:8 asks to be hidden in the shadow of God's wings, the same protective imagery as here.

Psalm 23:6 Parallel

Psalm 23:6 promises dwelling in the house of the LORD forever, paralleling the eternal abode sought here.

Psalm 27:4 Parallel

Psalm 27:4 expresses the same single desire to dwell in God's house all one's life, deepening the longing.

Psalm 57:1 Parallel

Psalm 57:1 also takes refuge in the shadow of God's wings until danger passes, a very close parallel.

Psalm 63:7 Parallel

Psalm 63:7 echoes the same 'shadow of your wings' imagery, linking refuge with joyful singing.

Psalm 142:4 Contrast

Psalm 142:4 contrasts by lamenting having no refuge, highlighting the desperation opposite to trust.

Psalm 91:1 Parallel

Psalm 91:1 describes dwelling in the shelter of the Most High, a direct parallel to taking refuge under His wings.

Psalm 91:4 Parallel

Psalm 91:4 expands the wings metaphor with feathers and shield, reinforcing God's protective refuge.

Psalm 90:1 Parallel

Psalm 90:1 declares God Himself as our dwelling place through all generations, expanding the refuge concept.

Psalm 142:5 Parallel

Psalm 142:5 affirms God as refuge and portion, similar to the shelter theme but in a cry for help.

Psalm 143:9 Parallel

Psalm 143:9 says 'I hide myself in you,' a direct parallel to taking refuge, though without the wings.

Psalm 92:13 Related theme

Psalm 92:13 speaks of being planted in God's house to flourish, a different metaphor for permanent dwelling.

Ruth 2:12 Allusion

Ruth 2:12 uses the exact 'under whose wings' phrase for Ruth's conversion, showing the metaphor applied to a Gentile.

Matthew 23:37 has Jesus using the hen gathering chicks under wings, directly applying the OT refuge image to his longing.

Proverbs 18:10 uses a fortified tower as refuge, a different image but same concept of safety in God.