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Text -- Psalms 61:1-8 (NET)
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Psalm 61
61:1 For the music director ; to be played on a stringed instrument ; written by David . O God , hear my cry for help ! Pay attention to my prayer !
61:2 From the most remote place on earth I call out to you in my despair . Lead me up to an inaccessible rocky summit!
61:3 Indeed , you are my shelter , a strong tower that protects me from the enemy .
61:4 I will be a permanent guest in your home ; I will find shelter in the protection of your wings . (Selah )
61:5 For you , O God , hear my vows ; you grant me the reward that belongs to your loyal followers .
61:6 Give the king long life ! Make his lifetime span several generations !
61:7 May he reign forever before God ! Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him.
61:8 Then I will sing praises to your name continually , as I fulfill my vows day after day .
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics
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Names, People and Places:
Dictionary Themes and Topics:
NEGINAH |
Harp |
David |
PSALMS, BOOK OF |
NEGINAH; NEGINOTH |
Music |
BIBLE, THE, IV CANONICITY |
Faith |
God |
Vows |
Prayer |
Afflictions and Adversities |
CRY, CRYING |
Praise |
Psalms |
Tower |
COVERT |
LIFE |
PROLONG |
Church |
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NET Notes: Psa 61:1 Psalm 61. The psalmist cries out for help and expresses his confidence that God will protect him.
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NET Notes: Psa 61:4 I will find shelter in the protection of your wings. The metaphor compares God to a protective mother bird.
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NET Notes: Psa 61:5 Heb “you grant the inheritance of those who fear your name.” “Inheritance” is normally used of land which is granted as an inh...
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NET Notes: Psa 61:6 It is not certain if the (royal) psalmist is referring to himself in the third person in this verse, or if an exile is praying on behalf of the king.
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