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Themes in Psalm 61

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Themes in Psalm 61

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Psalm 61:1 (show verse)

For the choir director; on a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David.

Hear my cry, O God;

Give heed to my prayer.

Abidance » Who abides forever

Abidance » Who shall abide in the lordâ€™s tabernacle

Abidance » Who shall abide under the shadow of the almighty

Music » Neginah and neginoth » Appear in the titles of

Prayer » Should be offered up » With desire to be heard

Psalm 61:2 (show verse)

From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint;
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Abidance » Who abides forever

Abidance » Who shall abide in the lordâ€™s tabernacle

Abidance » Who shall abide under the shadow of the almighty

Psalm 61:3 (show verse)

For You have been a refuge for me,
A tower of strength against the enemy.

Abidance » Who abides forever

Abidance » Who shall abide in the lordâ€™s tabernacle

Abidance » Who shall abide under the shadow of the almighty

Enemies » God defends against

Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Tower

Tower » Figurative » Of divine protection

Psalm 61:4 (show verse)

Let me

dwell in Your tent forever;

Let me take refuge in the shelter of Your wings.

Selah.

Abidance » Who abides forever

Abidance » Who shall abide in the lordâ€™s tabernacle

Abidance » Who shall abide under the shadow of the almighty

Church » Tabernacle

Psalm 61:5 (show verse)

For You have heard my vows, O God;
You have given me the inheritance of those who fear Your name.

Government » The kings of the earth

Heritage » Spiritual

Inheritance » Earthly » Spiritual

Mercy » What mercy does

Preservation » What preserves

Spiritual » Hearing » Heritage

Truth » What truth does

Psalm 61:6 (show verse)

You will

prolong the king’s life;

His years will be as many generations.

Government » The kings of the earth

Mercy » What mercy does

Preservation » What preserves

Truth » What truth does

Psalm 61:7 (show verse)

He will abide before God forever;
Appoint lovingkindness and truth that they may preserve him.

Government » The kings of the earth

Mercy » What mercy does

Preservation » What preserves

Truth » What truth does

Psalm 61:8 (show verse)

So I will sing praise to Your name forever,
That I may pay my vows day by day.

Daily duty » Performing of vows

Duty » Daily » Performing of vows