Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 61:1 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Psalms 61:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 61 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Lead Me to the Rock
“To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.”
Psalms 61:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 61:1
Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. This opening verse establishes the psalm as urgent appeal to God for hearing and attention. "Hear my cry" (shim'ah Elohim rinati, שִׁמְעָה אֱלֹהִים רִנָּתִי) uses the imperative form—direct command to God: "Hear! Listen! Pay attention!" This isn't hesitant request but urgent, forceful appeal. Shama means to hear with attention, to listen with intent to respond, to hear and act upon what is heard."My cry" (rinati, רִנָּתִי) comes from rinnah, which can mean joyful cry, shout of triumph, or cry for help—the context determining meaning. Here it clearly m...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 61:1
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“but in everything”
“God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me”
“Yahweh”
“hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my petitions.”
“God. Don't hide yourself from my supplication.”
“Yahweh”
“with the flutes. A Psalm by David.>> Give ear to my words”
“when the Ziphites came and said to Saul”
“when I cry to you”
“upon the eight-stringed lyre. A Psalm by David.>> Yahweh”