Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalm 61
24 catchwords134 parallels
Psalm 61 . 1 , David flees to God upon his former experience; Psalm 61 . 4 , He vows perpetual service unto him , because of his promises.
Instead of neginath , many manuscripts , have neginoth ; and two manuscripts , supply mizmor , “a Psalm.” Some suppose this Psalm was composed when David was driven by Absalom’s rebellion beyond Jordan , and from the sanctuary of God. Psalm 4 . 1 , Psalm 6 . 1 , Psalm 54 . 1 , Psalm 55 . 1 *titles
Psalm 61:1
For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.
Psalm 61:1 · BSB
Reciprocal3 parallels
- Psalm 119:145 cried
- Lamentations 3:25 good
- Ezekiel 36:3 swallowed
Psalm 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.
Psalm 61:2 · BSB
From5 parallels
my heart9 parallels
the rock6 parallels
Reciprocal9 parallels
- Genesis 32:7 greatly
- Genesis 42:28 their heart
- Deuteronomy 32:4 the Rock
- Psalm 42:5 Why art thou cast down
- Psalm 59:16 for thou
- Psalm 94:19 General
- Psalm 102:1 overwhelmed
- Psalm 119:145 cried
- Psalm 130:2 let thine ears
Psalm 61:3
For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.
Psalm 61:3 · BSB
strong2 parallels
Reciprocal5 parallels
- 2 Samuel 22:3 my high
- Psalm 59:16 for thou
- Psalm 91:1 dwelleth
- Psalm 143:9 flee unto thee
- Joel 3:16 hope
Psalm 61:4
Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah
Psalm 61:4 · BSB
abide8 parallels
trust10 parallels
or , make my refuge
Reciprocal5 parallels
- Psalm 21:7 For the
- Psalm 143:9 flee unto thee
- Proverbs 18:10 a strong
- Isaiah 18:1 shadowing
- Isaiah 30:1 cover
Psalm 61:5
For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name.
Psalm 61:5 · BSB
hast heard3 parallels
heritage5 parallels
Reciprocal7 parallels
- Genesis 28:20 vowed
- Exodus 1:20 God
- Leviticus 22:18 vows
- Joshua 18:10 before the Lord
- Psalm 21:4 asked
- Isaiah 54:17 the heritage
- Lamentations 3:25 good
Psalm 61:6
Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations.
Psalm 61:6 · BSB
wilt prolong the king's life4 parallels
Heb. shalt add days to the days of the king
Reciprocal3 parallels
- Psalm 16:5 thou
- Psalm 21:7 For the
- Isaiah 16:5 in mercy
Psalm 61:7
May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him.
Psalm 61:7 · BSB
prepare9 parallels
Reciprocal10 parallels
- 2 Samuel 15:20 mercy
- Psalm 16:5 thou
- Psalm 21:7 For the
- Psalm 61:4 abide
- Psalm 89:24 But my
- Psalm 115:1 for thy mercy
- Psalm 116:9 walk
- Proverbs 14:22 but
- Isaiah 16:5 in mercy
- Hosea 6:2 we
Psalm 61:8
Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.
Psalm 61:8 · BSB
sing5 parallels
that I2 parallels
Reciprocal2 parallels
- Genesis 28:20 vowed
- Leviticus 22:18 vows
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