Psalms 61
8 verses
Psalm 61 is a individual prayer appealing for protection and blessing throughout life, extending personal care to national well-being, exemplifying the theological concerns of Book 3. The psalmist employs vivid imagery and direct address to God, establishing the intimate dialogue between worshiper and the divine that characterizes the psalmic tradition. The theological assertions center on God's character as both judge and redeemer, creating a comprehensive vision of divine justice and mercy integrated with human experience. The psalm reflects on both personal circumstance and communal identity, suggesting that individual faith finds validation through shared experience with the covenant community. The liturgical context indicates this psalm's function in worship where personal piety integrates with communal celebration of God's acts and attributes. The concluding movement typically affirms confidence in God's faithfulness, exemplifying the psalmic pattern of transformation through prayer and remembrance of divine acts throughout history.
VERSES IN THIS CHAPTER
1
Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
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2
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.
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3
For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
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4
I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
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5
For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
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6
Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.
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7
He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
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8
So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
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