King James Version
Psalms 71:7 in the King James Version says “I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 71 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.”
Psalms 71:7 · KJV
For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.
By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother's bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee.
I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.
Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.
Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.
KJV Study — Public Domain
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
“but thou art my strong”
H5797strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
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