Psalms
Chapter 61
Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
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.
For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.
He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
Summary
The psalmist cries unto God from the end of the earth when his heart is overwhelmed, seeking to be led to the rock and recalling God's past shelter and protection. He vows to abide in God's tabernacle and trust in the covert of his wings, petitions for the king's life to be prolo...
Main Subjects
- •my cry
- •my prayer
- •the rock that is higher than I
- •a shelter
- •a strong tower