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Psalms 61:1
1Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer;
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Context of Psalms 61:1
Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; 2from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, 3for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.
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שִׁמְעָ֣ה אֱ֭לֹהִים רִנָּתִ֑י הַ֝קְשִׁ֗יבָה תְּפִלָּתִֽי׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 61:1
- Psalms 4:1Answer 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!
- Psalms 6:1O Lord, rebuke me not in your anger, nor discipline me in your wrath.
- Psalms 54:1O God, save me by your name, and vindicate me by your might.
- Psalms 55:1Give ear to my prayer, O God, and hide not yourself from my plea for mercy!
- Psalms 5:1Give ear to my words, O Lord; consider my groaning.
- Psalms 17:1Hear a just cause, O Lord; attend to my cry! Give ear to my prayer from lips free of deceit!
- Psalms 28:2Hear the voice of my pleas for mercy, when I cry to you for help, when I lift up my hands toward your most holy sanctuary.
- Psalms 130:2O Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my pleas for mercy!
- Philippians 4:6do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
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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