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Psalms 61

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Key Verse

Psalms 61:2 KJV

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.

Outline

  • O God Lead Me To The Rock That Is Higher Than I (v1-2)
  • You Have Been A Strong Tower For Me From The Enemy (v3-4)
  • You O God Have Heard My Vows, Oh Prepare Mercy And Truth (v5-7)
  • I Will Daily Perform My Vows And Sing Praise To Your Name Forever (v8)

Context

  • Written by David
  • Written in Hebrew
  • Written 1040 B.C. – 970 B.C.
  • Passage type · Poetic
  • 8 verses · 140 words

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To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David.

1Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

2From 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.

3For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

4I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.a

5For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

6Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.bc

7He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.

8So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

  1. a 61:4 trust: or, make my refuge
  2. b 61:6 Thou…: Heb. Thou shalt add days to the days of the king
  3. c 61:6 as…: Heb. as generation and generation
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