1 Unto the end. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.
2 Will my soul not be subject to God? For from him is my salvation.
3 Yes, he himself is my God and my salvation. He is my supporter; I will be moved no more.
4 How is it that you rush against a man? Every one of you puts to death, as if you were pulling down a ruined wall, leaning over and falling apart.
5 So, truly, they intended to reject my price. I ran in thirst. They blessed with their mouth and cursed with their heart.
6 Yet, truly, my soul will be subject to God. For from him is my patience.
7 For he is my God and my Savior. He is my helper; I will not be expelled.
8 In God is my salvation and my glory. He is the God of my help, and my hope is in God.
9 All peoples gathered together: trust in him. Pour out your hearts in his sight. God is our helper for eternity.
10 So, truly, the sons of men are untrustworthy. The sons of men are liars in the scales, so that, by emptiness, they may deceive among themselves.
11 Do not trust in iniquity, and do not desire plunder. If riches flow toward you, do not be willing to set your heart on them.
12 God has spoken once. I have heard two things: that power belongs to God,
13 and that mercy belongs to you, O Lord. For you will repay each one according to his works.
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Psalm 61 is a Psalm of David in which he cries to God for help and protection. David feels downcast and distant from God, but trusts his mercy and power to help him overcome his problems and strengthen him. He asks God to lead him to the highest rock and to protect him under his wings. Scouring the whole Bible, five verses related to the topics covered in Psalm 61 were found, presented below in order of proximity to the themes of the chapter:
Psalms 27:5: "For on the day of adversity he will hide me in his pavilion; in the recklessness of his tabernacle will hide me; on a rock he will raise me." This verse shows that David trusts God to protect and hide him during his adversities.
Psalm 91:4: "With your feathers will cover you, and under your wings you will take refuge; your truth will be your shield and Broquel." This verse presents the image of God protecting and covering with his wings those who trust him, such as David.
Psalm 62:7: "In God is my salvation and my glory; the rock of my fortress, and my refuge are in God." David trusts God to be his rock, his fortress and refuge.
Psalms 31:3: "For you are my rock and my fortress; so, for the sake of your name, guide me and forward me." This verse shows that David trusts God as his rock and fortress, and asks his orientation.
Psalm 46:1: "God is our refuge and fortress, a good help in anguish." This verse presents God as a refuge and fortress for those who need help in times of anguish, which is exactly what David seeks in Psalm 61.
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