Christian prayer
Psalm 61
Psalm 61 from the Bible, with the original text and its meaning.
- 8 verses
- Under a minute to recite
- From the Bible
- 1
To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. 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.
- 5
For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
- 6
Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.
- 7
He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
- 8
So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
The Hebrew original
1 לַמְנַצֵּ֬חַ ׀ עַֽל־נְגִינַ֬ת לְדָוִֽד׃
2 שִׁמְעָ֣ה אֱ֭לֹהִים רִנָּתִ֑י הַ֝קְשִׁ֗יבָה תְּפִלָּתִֽי׃
3 מִקְצֵ֤ה הָאָ֨רֶץ ׀ אֵלֶ֣יךָ אֶ֭קְרָא בַּעֲטֹ֣ף לִבִּ֑י בְּצוּר־יָר֖וּם מִמֶּ֣נִּי תַנְחֵֽנִי׃
4 כִּֽי־הָיִ֣יתָ מַחְסֶ֣ה לִ֑י מִגְדַּל־עֹ֝֗ז מִפְּנֵ֥י אוֹיֵֽב׃
5 אָג֣וּרָה בְ֭אָהָלְךָ עוֹלָמִ֑ים אֶֽחֱסֶ֨ה בְסֵ֖תֶר כְּנָפֶ֣יךָ סֶּֽלָה׃
6 כִּֽי־אַתָּ֣ה אֱ֭לֹהִים שָׁמַ֣עְתָּ לִנְדָרָ֑י נָתַ֥תָּ יְ֝רֻשַּׁ֗ת יִרְאֵ֥י שְׁמֶֽךָ׃
7 יָמִ֣ים עַל־יְמֵי־מֶ֣לֶךְ תּוֹסִ֑יף שְׁ֝נוֹתָ֗יו כְּמוֹ־דֹ֥ר וָדֹֽר׃
8 יֵשֵׁ֣ב ע֭וֹלָם לִפְנֵ֣י אֱלֹהִ֑ים חֶ֥סֶד וֶ֝אֱמֶ֗ת מַ֣ן יִנְצְרֻֽהוּ׃
9 כֵּ֤ן אֲזַמְּרָ֣ה שִׁמְךָ֣ לָעַ֑ד לְֽשַׁלְּמִ֥י נְדָרַ֗י י֣וֹם ׀ יֽוֹם׃
Wording: The Holy Bible, King James Version, 1611 (standard text of 1769). Copied word for word from the edition named here
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Når den bes
Many Christians recite Psalm 61 when they feel overwhelmed, far from home or in need of reassurance. Its images of a rock, a refuge and shelter make it a prayer for seeking God's care. It can also be used in personal devotion or shared worship.
Hvor den kommer fra
Psalm 61 comes from the Book of Psalms in the Bible, which Christians share with the Jewish scriptural tradition. Its heading associates it with David. The psalm moves from a personal plea for shelter to a prayer for the king and a promise of continued praise.
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Beslektede bønner og tekster
- ChristianPsalm 91A biblical psalm of trust in God’s shelter and protection amid danger.
- ChristianPsalm 23A biblical psalm of trust in God, pictured as a caring shepherd and generous host.
- ChristianPsalm 121A biblical psalm of trust in God as the keeper of those who look to him for help.
- ChristianPsalm 35A biblical psalm asking God for protection, justice and deliverance from enemies.
Spørsmål om Psalm 61
How many verses are in Psalm 61?
Psalm 61 has 8 verses.
What does Psalm 61 mean?
It expresses trust in God amid weakness and distance. The speaker asks for refuge and lasting care, then commits to praise and faithfulness.
Who wrote Psalm 61?
The psalm's heading associates it with David, and it is traditionally known as a psalm of David.
What does “the rock that is higher than I” mean?
The rock is an image of safety and strength beyond the speaker's own resources. In Christian devotion, it is commonly understood as an appeal for God's guidance and protection.
When can I pray Psalm 61?
Many Christians pray it when feeling overwhelmed or seeking God's care. It is also suitable for regular personal prayer and worship.
