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Psalms 61 (KJV)

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Psalms 61 is chapter 61 of 150 in the Old Testament book of Psalms (8 verses). Genre: poetry (worship & prayer). Author: Various authors; many attributed to David (also Asaph, the sons of Korah, Moses, Solomon, and others). It belongs to the section “Book II” (chapters 42–72). Its most cross-referenced verse is Psalms 61:3.

1Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

2From 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.Verse of the Day page →

3For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

4I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

5For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

6Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.

7He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.

8So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

Scripture text: King James Version (public domain).

Key verses in Psalms 61

The verses of this chapter that other passages of Scripture point back to most often.

  • For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

  • 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.

  • I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

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