Psalms 61:2
From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
1For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.
3For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.
Cross References
Psalms 17:1A prayer of David. Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer—it comes from lips free of deceit.
Psalms 18:46The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may the God of my salvation be exalted—
Psalms 40:2He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm.
Psalms 43:5Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.
Psalms 62:2He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.
Psalms 77:3I remembered You, O God, and I groaned; I mused and my spirit grew faint. Selah
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 →