Psalms 61 DBY
Summary: A royal psalm of lament and hope, Psalm 61 opens "from the end of the earth," with a faint and overwhelmed heart crying for a rock "higher than I" (v. 2). Its central image, dwelling in God's tent and taking refuge "under the shelter of your wings" (v. 4), gives way to intercession for the king's long life, "prolong the life of the king... may he be enthroned forever" (v. 6-7). It closes with a vow to sing praise daily and fulfill vows made, tying personal crisis to the wellbeing of the whole nation.
1To the chief Musician. On a stringed instrument. [A Psalm] of David. Hear, OGod, my cry; attend unto my prayer.
2From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: thou wilt lead me on to a rock which is too high for me.
3For thou hast been a refuge for me, a strong tower from before the enemy.
4I will sojourn in thy tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
5For thou, OGod, hast heard my vows; thou hast given [me] the inheritance of those that fear thy name.
6Thou wilt add days to the days of the king: his years shall be as many generations.
7He shall abide beforeGod for ever: bestow loving-kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
8So will I sing forth thy name for ever, performing my vows from day to day.
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