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 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 asks who may dwell in God's tent, echoing the same imagery of abiding in His sacred dwelling.
Psalm 17:8 asks to be hidden in the shadow of God's wings, the same protective imagery as here.
Psalm 23:6 promises dwelling in the house of the LORD forever, paralleling the eternal abode sought here.
Psalm 27:4 expresses the same single desire to dwell in God's house all one's life, deepening the longing.
Psalm 57:1 also takes refuge in the shadow of God's wings until danger passes, a very close parallel.
Psalm 63:7 echoes the same 'shadow of your wings' imagery, linking refuge with joyful singing.
Psalm 142:4 contrasts by lamenting having no refuge, highlighting the desperation opposite to trust.
Psalm 91:1 describes dwelling in the shelter of the Most High, a direct parallel to taking refuge under His wings.
Psalm 91:4 expands the wings metaphor with feathers and shield, reinforcing God's protective refuge.
Psalm 90:1 declares God Himself as our dwelling place through all generations, expanding the refuge concept.
Psalm 142:5 affirms God as refuge and portion, similar to the shelter theme but in a cry for help.
Psalm 143:9 says 'I hide myself in you,' a direct parallel to taking refuge, though without the wings.
Psalm 92:13 speaks of being planted in God's house to flourish, a different metaphor for permanent dwelling.
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.