To the sons of Aaron they gave the following cities of refuge: Hebron, Libnah together with its pasture lands, Jattir, Eshtemoa with its pasture lands,

They gave to them the following cities of refuge: Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim with its pasture lands, Gezer with its pasture lands,

Then he said to them, “Go, eat the festival foods, drink the sweet drinks, and send portions to him who has nothing prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your refuge.”

Kiss the Son, that He not be angry and you perish on the way, For His wrath may be kindled quickly. How blessed are all who take refuge in Him!

But rejoice, all who take refuge in You, Sing for joy forever! And may You shelter them, That those who love Your name may rejoice in You.

The Lord Implored to Defend the Psalmist against the Wicked.

A Shiggaion of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning Cush, a Benjaminite.

O Lord my God, in You I have taken refuge; Save me from all those who pursue me, and rescue me,

The Lord, a Refuge and Defense.

For the music director. A Psalm of David.

In the Lord I take refuge; How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain?

You would put to shame the plan of the poor, But the Lord is his refuge.

The Lord, the Psalmist’s Portion in Life and Salvation in Death.

A Mikhtam of David.

Protect me, God, for I take refuge in You.

Show Your wonderful faithfulness, Savior of those who take refuge at Your right hand From those who rise up against them.

The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my savior, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the Lord is refined; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

Guard my soul and save me; Do not let me be ashamed, for I take refuge in You.

The Lord is their strength, And He is a refuge of salvation to His anointed.

A Psalm of Complaint and of Praise.

For the music director. A Psalm of David.

In You, Lord, I have taken refuge; Let me never be put to shame; In Your righteousness rescue me.

How great is Your goodness, Which You have stored up for those who fear You, Which You have performed for those who take refuge in You, Before the sons of mankind!

Taste and see that the Lord is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!

The Lord redeems the souls of His servants, And none of those who take refuge in Him will suffer for their guilt.

How precious is Your mercy, God! And the sons of mankind take refuge in the shadow of Your wings.

The Lord helps them and rescues them; He rescues them from the wicked and saves them, Because they take refuge in Him.

God, the Refuge of His People.

For the music director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah, set to Alamoth. A Song.

God is our refuge and strength, A very ready help in trouble.

“Behold, the man who would not make God his refuge, But trusted in the abundance of his riches And was strong in his evil desire.”

I would hurry to my place of refuge From the stormy wind and heavy gale.”

Prayer for Rescue from Persecutors.

For the music director; set to Al-tashheth. A Mikhtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.

Be gracious to me, God, be gracious to me, For my soul takes refuge in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge Until destruction passes by.

Because of his strength I will watch for You, For God is my refuge.