Psalms 61:1
Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
Study Guide
Psalms 61
סקירה כללית
A psalm of David from what seems like exile, crying out to God from the end of the earth to be led to the rock that is higher than the psalmist. He desires to dwell in God's tent and take refuge under the shelter of his wings, and prays for the king's longevity.
Key Verses
Psalms 61:2
From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Psalms 61:3
For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
Psalms 61:4
I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
Psalms 61:7
He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
Full Text
1 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
2 From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
3 For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
4 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
6 Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.
7 He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.