Psalms 61:5
(61-6) For Thou, O God, hast heard my vows; Thou hast granted the heritage of those that fear Thy name.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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
4(61-5) I will dwell in Thy Tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert of Thy wings. Selah
6(61-7) Mayest Thou add days unto the king's days! May his years be as many generations!
Cross References
Psalms 16:5O LORD, the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup, Thou maintainest my lot.
Psalms 56:12(56-13) Thy vows are upon me, O God; I will render thank-offerings unto Thee.
Psalms 66:19But verily God hath heard; He hath attended to the voice of my prayer.
Psalms 91:2I will say of the LORD, who is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust,
Malachi 3:16Then they that feared the LORD spoke one with another; and the LORD hearkened, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before Him, for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon His name.
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 →