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Psalms 61 Summary
Cry to God from the Earth's End
The psalmist cries out to God from a distant place, asking Him to lead to safety when his heart is overwhelmed. He has trusted in God as his shelter and strong tower, and vows to dwell in God's tabernacle and abide under the shadow of His wings. The psalm extends this trust to the king, praying that God will prolong the king's life and that mercy and truth will preserve him.
Key themes
Key verses
Psalms 61:1
“Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.”
Psalms 61:2
“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.”
Psalms 61:3
“For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.”
Psalms 61:8
“So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.”
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