Psalms 61:1
To the chief music-maker. On a corded instrument. Of David.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
In Context
2\61:1\Let my cry come to you, O God; let your ears be open to my prayer.
Cross References
Psalms 4:1To the chief music-maker on corded instruments. A Psalm. Of David.
Psalms 6:1To the chief music-maker on corded instruments, on the Sheminith. A Psalm. Of David.
Psalms 28:2Give ear to the voice of my prayer, when I am crying to you, when my hands are lifted up to your holy place.
Psalms 55:1To the chief music-maker, on Neginoth. Maschil. Of David.
Psalms 86:6O Lord, give ear to my prayer; and take note of the sound of my requests.
Philippians 4:6Have no cares; but in everything with prayer and praise put your requests before God.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 61:1
David, in this psalm, as in many others, begins with a sad heart, but concludes with an air of pleasantness—begins with prayers and tears, but ends with songs of praise. Thus the soul, by being lifted up to God, returns to the enjoyment of itself. It should seem David was driven out and banished when he penned this psalm, whether by Saul or Absalom is uncertain: some think by Absalom, because he calls himself "the king" ( ver. 6 ), but that refers to the King Messiah. David, in this psalm, resolves to persevere in… Read the whole commentary →