“Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.”
The affirmation that God is the help of the psalmist and that the soul clings to God establishes the dependency and intimate attachment that characterizes the relationship. The reference to God's right hand upholding indicates divine protection and support; God's hand extends to sustain the psalmist. The clinging imagery suggests intense attachment and refusal to be separated from God. This verse articulates the security that comes from intimate dependence on God.
Church Fathers on Psalms 63:7
1. This psalm has the title, “For David himself, when he was in the desert of Idumæa.” By the name of Idumæa is understood this world. For Idumæa was a certain nation of men going astray, where idols were worshipped. In no good sense is put this Idumæa. If not in a good sense it is put, it must be understood that this life, wherein we suffer so great toils, and wherein to so great necessities we are made subject, by the name of Idumæa is signified. Even here is a desert where…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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