# in the day of trouble "in times of trouble" or "when I have troubles" # he will hide me "he will protect me" # his shelter ... his tent Both of these refer to the tabernacle where the writer is worshiping God. # in the cover of his tent The word "cover" represents something that hides and protects. # He will lift me high on a rock God keeping the writer safe from his enemies is spoken of as if God were placing him on a high rock where his enemies cannot reach him.