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    Psalms 61

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    A faint-hearted voice calls from the ends of the earth for a rock higher than itself, then turns to the king and promises praise day by day.

    A refuge higher than the speakervv. 1–5

    The prayer opens with a cry for God’s attention. The speaker is far out—“from the ends of the earth”—and asks to be led to a rock beyond his own height. God is remembered as refuge and tower, while the desired lodging is wonderfully permanent: a tent forever, beneath the shelter of wings. The prayer then names vows heard and an inheritance given to those who fear God’s name.

    The king and the daily vowvv. 6–8

    The prayer changes course and becomes an intercession for the king: longer life, many generations, and an everlasting throne in God’s presence. Loving devotion and faithfulness are appointed as his guards, and the speaker answers with a daily programme of song and fulfilled vows—a remarkably tuneful bit of administration.

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    1. Ps 61:1For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.

    2. Ps 61:2From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

    3. Ps 61:3For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.

    4. Ps 61:4Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah

    5. Ps 61:5For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name.

    6. Ps 61:6Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations.

    7. Ps 61:7May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him.

    8. Ps 61:8Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.

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    Where this is echoed

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    • 2Psalms 18:2The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
    • 2Psalms 139:9–10If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle by the farthest sea,
    • 1Philippians 4:6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
    • 1Psalms 4:1For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer.
    • 2Isaiah 32:2Each will be like a shelter from the wind, a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in a dry land, like the shadow of a great rock in an arid land.
    • 2Psalms 62:6He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken.
    • 2Deuteronomy 4:29But if from there you will seek the LORD your God, you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul.
    • 2Psalms 77:3I remembered You, O God, and I groaned; I mused and my spirit grew faint. Selah
    • 2Psalms 62:2He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.
    • 2Psalms 18:46The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may the God of my salvation be exalted—
    • 3Proverbs 18:10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
    • 4Psalms 23:6Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
    • 4Psalms 17:8Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings
    • 4Psalms 27:4One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.
    • 4Psalms 91:4He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.
    • 1Psalms 86:6Hear my prayer, O LORD, and attend to my plea for mercy.

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