Psalm 61: Lead Me to the Rock That Is Higher Than I
A short prayer from far away, longing for shelter on a higher rock.
Psalm 61 opens 'from the end of the earth,' with the psalmist's heart overwhelmed and asking, as explored at Psalms 61:2, to be led 'to the rock that is higher than I,' a shelter following the valiant resolve of Psalms 60.
For the Leader; with string-music. A Psalm of David.
Hear my cry, O G-d; attend unto my prayer.
From the end of the earth will I call unto Thee, when my heart fainteth; lead me to a rock that is too high for me.
For Thou hast been a refuge for me, a tower of strength in the face of the enemy.
I will dwell in Thy Tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert of Thy wings. Selah
For Thou, O G-d, hast heard my vows; Thou hast granted the heritage of those that fear Thy name.
Mayest Thou add days unto the king's days! May his years be as many generations!
May he be enthroned before G-d for ever! Appoint mercy and truth, that they may preserve him.
So will I sing praise unto Thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.