Psalms 61:2
“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.”
Psalms 61:2 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- To thee have I cried from the ends of the earth: when my heart was in anguish, thou hast exalted me on a rock. Thou hast conducted me;
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
- DARBYDarby
- From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my eart is overwhelmed: thou wilt lead me on to a rock which is too high for me.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- From the end of the earth, I will call to you, when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- From the end of the land unto Thee I call, In the feebleness of my heart, Into a rock higher than I Thou dost lead me.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- 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.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- 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.
Context: Psalms 61
1{To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David.} Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
2From 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.
3For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
4I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
About Psalms 61: Finding Refuge in God
Psalm 61 expresses the longing of the psalmist's heart to find refuge in the Lord. The psalmist cries out for God's help in the midst of a difficult situation and ultimately finds peace and security in the Lord's presence.
Commentary
In this Psalm, we see the psalmist's deep trust in God to be their refuge and protector. The imagery of being under the "shadow of your wings" is a beautiful reminder of God's care and protection over us. Despite feeling overwhelmed and far from God, the psalmist makes a conscious decision to turn towards the Lord and find strength in Him. This Psalm serves as a reminder to us that when we face trials and troubles in our lives, we can turn to God for refuge and strength. In Him, we can find peace and security, and our hearts can be strengthened to face whatever comes our way.