Quotes about Refuge
Six of the cities you give the Levites are to be appointed as cities of refuge, to which a manslayer may flee. In addition to these, give the Levites forty-two other cities.
— Numbers 35:6
I have become a portent to many, but You are my strong refuge.
— Psalm 71:7
Psalm 62 tells us that we can pour out our heart to God. He is a refuge for us. This is a good opportunity to remove from our "cup" anything that is a false comfort.
— Beth Moore
For the choirmaster. Of David. In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain!
— Psalm 11:1
designate cities to serve as your cities of refuge, so that a person who kills someone unintentionally may flee there.
— Numbers 35:11
Look, there is a town nearby where I can flee, and it is a small place. Please let me flee there—is it not a small place? Then my life will be saved.”
— Genesis 19:20
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
— Psalm 18:30
The LORD redeems His servants, and none who take refuge in Him will be condemned.
— Psalm 34:22
Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.
— Samuel Johnson
Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in Him; let all the upright in heart exult.
— Psalm 64:10
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
— 2 Samuel 22:31
But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.
— Psalm 59:16