Psalms 61:1

1 To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer;

Psalms 61:1 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 61:1

Hear my cry, O God
Being in distress; and which was vocally expressed with great fervency and importunity;

attend unto my prayer;
which psalm was made by him, and not for him; inwrought in his heart by the Spirit of God, and put up by him with a true heart and full assurance of faith, and related to his own case in particular. Aben Ezra thinks that the former word designs public prayer, vocally and openly expressed; and that this intends prayer in the heart, or mental prayer; both the Lord hears and attends unto, and is here requested; which is marvellous grace and condescension in him.

Psalms 61:1 In-Context

1 To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer;

2 from the end of the earth I call to thee, when my heart is faint. Lead thou me to the rock that is higher than I;

3 for thou art my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.

4 Let me dwell in thy tent for ever! Oh to be safe under the shelter of thy wings! [Selah]

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