Psalms Chapter 61 (KJV)
Psalms 61
Divine refuge and protectionTrust in God during distressGod's faithfulness to His promisesWorship and vow-keepingGod as a higher rock of safety
[To the chief Musician upon Neginah, {A Psalm} of David.] Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
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.
For thou hast been a shelter for me, {and} a strong tower from the enemy.
I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah. {trust: or, make my refuge}
For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given {me} the heritage of those that fear thy name.
Thou wilt prolong the king's life: {and} his years as many generations. {Thou...: Heb. Thou shalt add days to the days of the king} {as...: Heb. as generation and generation}
He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, {which} may preserve him.
So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
Context & Meaning
This psalm is David's prayer of distress where he cries out to God from a place of being overwhelmed, seeking refuge in God who is his shelter and strong tower. David expresses his commitment to abide in God's presence forever and fulfill his vows of praise.