Psalm 61:1

1 God, hear my cry for help. Listen to my prayer.

Psalm 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.

Psalm 61:1 In-Context

1 God, hear my cry for help. Listen to my prayer.

2 From a place far away I call out to you. I call out as my heart gets weaker. Lead me to the safety of a rock that is high above me.

3 You have always kept me safe from my enemies. You are like a strong tower to me.

4 I long to live in your holy tent forever. There I find safety in the shadow of your wings. "Selah"

5 God, you have heard my promises. You have given me what belongs to those who worship you.