Psalms 71:3 - Exposition

Be thou my strong Habitation; literally, be thou to me for a Rock of habitation ; i.e. a rock upon which I may take up my abode. Whereunto I may continually resort. Exegetical of the preceding clause, habitation " Thou hast given "a rock of commandment to save me. It is in thy counsels that I am to be helped and saved—not left to the will of my enemies (comp. Psalms 68:28 ). This conviction lies at the root of the psalmist's faith and trust. For thou art my Rock and my Fortress (comp. Psalms 18:2 ; Psalms 61:2 , Psalms 61:3 , etc.).