Psalm 61

Lead Me to the Rock

To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. Of David.

1
Hear my cry, O God,
m listen to my prayer;
2 from the end of the earth I call to you
when my heart is n faint.
Lead me to o the rock
that is higher than I,
3 for you have been p my refuge,
a strong q tower against the enemy.

4 Let me r dwell in your tent forever!
Let me take refuge under s the shelter of your wings! Selah
5 For you, O God, have heard my vows;
you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

6 t Prolong u the life of the king;
may his years endure to all generations!
7 May he be enthroned forever before God;
appoint v steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!

8 So will I ever sing praises to your name,
as I w perform my vows day after day.

  1. Cross References
    Psalms 4:1
    Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer!
  2. Cross References
    Psalms 55:1 - 2
    Give ear to my prayer, O God, and hide not yourself from my plea for mercy!
  3. Cross References
    Psalms 77:3
    When I remember God, I moan; when I meditate, my spirit faints. Selah
  4. Cross References
    Psalms 18:2
    The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
  5. Cross References
    Psalms 14:6
    You would shame the plans of the poor, but the Lord is his refuge.
  6. Cross References
    Proverbs 18:10
    The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
  7. Cross References
    Psalms 15:1
    O Lord, who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell on your holy hill?
    Psalms 27:4
    One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple.
  8. Cross References
    Psalms 17:8
    Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings.
  9. Cross References
    Psalms 21:4
    He asked life of you; you gave it to him, length of days forever and ever.
  10. Cross References
    Psalms 63:11
    But the king shall rejoice in God; all who swear by him shall exult, for the mouths of liars will be stopped.
  11. Cross References
    Psalms 40:11
    As for you, O Lord, you will not restrain your mercy from me; your steadfast love and your faithfulness will ever preserve me!
  12. Cross References
    Psalms 50:14
    Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and perform your vows to the Most High.
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