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Psalms 61:1
1God, please hear me when I call to you for help. Listen carefully to my prayer.
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Context of Psalms 61:1
God, please hear me when I call to you for help. Listen carefully to my prayer. 2I will call out to you from far away, because I am sad and weak. Lead me to a strong, safe rock that is higher than I am. 3You are the safe place where I can hide. You are like a strong tower that keeps me safe against my enemies.
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שִׁמְעָ֣ה אֱ֭לֹהִים רִנָּתִ֑י הַ֝קְשִׁ֗יבָה תְּפִלָּתִֽי׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 61:1
- Psalms 4:1God, please answer me when I call aloud for help. You are the one who shows that I am right. Help me in my trouble. Show me that you are kind. Listen to me when I pray.
- Psalms 6:1Lord, when you are angry, please do not punish me.
- Psalms 54:1God, you are great, so please help me! Use your power to show that I am right.
- Psalms 55:1God, listen to my prayer. Do not turn away when I ask you to help me.
- Psalms 5:1Lord, listen to what I say to you. I am upset, so think about what I am saying.
- Psalms 17:1Lord, please listen to me. I am asking you to do something that is right. I am speaking what is true, so please do what I ask you to do.
- Psalms 28:2Hear me when I call to you for help. Please be kind to me. I am lifting up my hands towards your Most Holy Place.
- Psalms 130:2My Lord, please listen to me! I am asking you to be kind and help me.
- Philippians 4:6Do not worry about anything. Instead, pray to God about everything. Ask him to help you with the things that you need. And thank him for his help.
Commentaries on Psalms 61:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Hear my cry, O God - In the midst of a long and painful captivity, oppressed with suffering, encompassed with cruel enemies and isolent masters, I address my humble prayer to Thee, O my God.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Hear my cry, O God - See the notes at Psalm 5:2. The word rendered cry in this place sometimes denotes a joyful shout - a shout of triumph; but the connection makes it certain that it here refers to the voice of prayer. It is implied that it was audible prayer, or that the psalmist gave utterance to his desires in words. It is language such as would be produced by deep distress; when a sad and burdened heart gives vent to its feelings in a loud cry for…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1David seeks God upon former experience. (1-4) He vows to serve God. (5-8) Verses 1-4 David begins with prayers and tears, but ends with praise. Thus the soul, being lifted up to God, returns to the enjoyment of itself. Wherever we are, we have liberty to draw near to God, and may find a way open to the throne of grace. And that which separates us from other comforts, should drive us nearer to God, the fountain of all comfort. Though the heart is…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-8The psalmist asks God to protect him and guide him into his presence (Psalm 61:4–5). He prays for God to extend and protect the king's rule and promises to praise God.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-81-3. From the end--that is, places remote from the sanctuary (De 28:64).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 61
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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