Psalms 61:5
For you, God, have heard the promises I've made. You have given all those who love your character your special blessing.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
In Context
4Let me live with you forever; protect me under the shelter of your wings. Selah.
6Please give the king many extra years; may his reign last through generations.
Cross References
Psalms 16:5Lord, you alone are all I have; you give me what I need; you safeguard my future.
Psalms 56:12God, I will keep my promises to you. I will give thank offerings to you,
Psalms 66:19But God did hear me! He listened to what I had to say in my prayer!
Psalms 91:2This is what I say about the Lord: “He is the one who defends and protects me. He is my God, and I trust in him.”
Malachi 3:16Then those who truly respected the Lord spoke to each other, and the Lord heard what they said. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence of those who respected the Lord and paid attention to him.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 61:2-5
Crying to God in Distress. 1 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. 2 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. 3 For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. 4 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah. In these verses we may observe, I. David's close adherence and application to God by prayer in the day of his distress and trouble: "Whatever comes, I will cry… Read the whole commentary →