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Psalms Chapter 61 (ROTHERHAM)

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Psalms Chapter 61 (ROTHERHAM)
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1 Hear, O God, my loud cry, Attend unto my prayer:

2 From the end of the earth, unto thee do I cry, When my heart fainteth away, Unto a rock that is higher than I, wilt thou lead me.

3 For thou hast been, A Refuge to me, A Tower of Strength, from the face of the foe.

4 I would be a guest in thy tent to the ages, I would seek refuge in the concealment of thy wings. [Selah.]

5 For, thou, O God, hast hearkened to my vows, Thou hast granted a possession, unto them who revere thy Name.

6 Days—unto the days of the king, wilt thou add. His years, as of generation after generation:

7 Let him retain his seat age-abidingly before God, Appoint that, lovingkindness and faithfulness, my watch over him!

8 So, will I sing thy Name unto futurity, Paying my vows, day by day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psalm 61 about?
Psalm 61 is a short prayer from 'the end of the earth' asking to be led 'to the rock that is higher than I' (v.2), expressing trust that God has been 'a shelter' and 'strong tower' (v.3), and closing with a vow to praise God daily (v.8).
What does verse 2 mean by 'the rock that is higher than I'?
It pictures God as a place of safety beyond the psalmist's own strength to reach alone, echoing the rock imagery of Psalms 18:2. See Psalms 61:2.
What does the psalm ask for the king?
Verses 6-7 ask God to 'prolong the king's life' with years 'as many generations,' letting him 'abide before God for ever.'

Today's Verse

Yonder is the sea, great and wide, Wherein are things creeping innumerable, Both small and great beasts.

Psalms 104:25 | ASV

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