Psalms 61

Led to the Rock Higher Than I and Preserved Before God

Psalm 61 moves from urgent cry, to God-led refuge, to desire for dwelling under God's wings, to royal preservation before God, and finally to daily praise and vow-keeping.

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1 Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.

2 From the end of the earth, I will call to you when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3 For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

4 I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings.

5 For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

6 You will prolong the king’s life. His years will be for generations.

7 He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

8 So I will sing praise to your name forever, that I may fulfill my vows daily.

Key Terms

שִׁמְעָה shimeah H8085
רִנָּתִי rinnati H7440
הַקְשִׁיבָה haqshivah H7181
תְּפִלָּתִי tefillati H8605
קְצֵה qtseh H7097
הָאָרֶץ ha'arets H776
אֶקְרָא eqra H7121
בַּעֲטֹף ba'atof H5848
לִבִּי libbi H3820
תַנְחֵנִי tancheini H5148
צוּר tsur H6697
יָרוּם yarum H7311

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