Psalm 61

Psalm 61 expresses the longing of the psalmist's heart to find refuge in the Lord. The psalmist cries out for God's help in the midst of a difficult situation and ultimately finds peace and security in the Lord's presence.

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8
verses
1
min

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Finding Refuge in God

1 {To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David.} Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
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.
3 For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
4 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
6 Thou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations.
7 He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

Commentary

In this Psalm, we see the psalmist's deep trust in God to be their refuge and protector. The imagery of being under the "shadow of your wings" is a beautiful reminder of God's care and protection over us. Despite feeling overwhelmed and far from God, the psalmist makes a conscious decision to turn towards the Lord and find strength in Him. This Psalm serves as a reminder to us that when we face trials and troubles in our lives, we can turn to God for refuge and strength. In Him, we can find peace and security, and our hearts can be strengthened to face whatever comes our way.

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Assuming a reader with an average reading speed of 300 WPM reads the Psalm, chapter 61 it would take approximately 1 minutes to finish.

There are 8 verses in Psalm, chapter 61.