Bible for Soul
Book 19 of 66 · Poetry & Wisdom

PsalmsChapter 61 · praise and worship and help and protection

8 verses1 sections1 min readPoetry & worshipComplete KJV text

Psalms 61 contains 8 verses in the King James Version. This page presents the complete chapter, a section-by-section outline, and direct links to every verse. Its recurring subjects include praise and worship, help and protection, and guidance.

Chapter at a glance

What is in Psalms 61?

The chapter opens, “Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.” It closes in verse 8, “So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.” The outline below follows the text in order.

Primary themes
praise and worshiphelp and protectionguidance
Passage
Psalms 61:1–8
Reading time
About 1 minute · 134 words
Section-by-section outline

Psalms 61 outline

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  1. Verses 1–8

    Praise and Worship · Help and Protection

    Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

King James Version · complete chapter

Psalms 61 KJV

1Hear 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. 5For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name. 6Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations. 7He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him. 8So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.