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Psalms 61:2–4

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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.
For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
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From verse 2

  1. Psalms 18:2Rank 1 from verse 2
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    2The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

  2. Psalms 139:9–10Rank 2 from verse 2
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    9If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;

    10Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.

  3. Isaiah 32:2Rank 3 from verse 2
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    2And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.

  4. Psalms 62:6Rank 4 from verse 2
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    6He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.

  5. Deuteronomy 4:29Rank 5 from verse 2
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    29But if from thence thou shalt seek the Lord thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.

From verse 3

  1. Proverbs 18:10Rank 1 from verse 3
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    10The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

  2. Psalms 62:7Rank 2 from verse 3
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    7In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.

  3. Psalms 116:2Rank 3 from verse 3
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    2Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

  4. Psalms 140:7Rank 4 from verse 3
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    7O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.

  5. Psalms 18:2Rank 5 from verse 3
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    2The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

From verse 4

  1. Psalms 23:6Rank 1 from verse 4
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    6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

  2. Psalms 17:8Rank 2 from verse 4
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    8Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,

  3. Psalms 27:4Rank 3 from verse 4
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    4One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple.

  4. Psalms 91:4Rank 4 from verse 4
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    4He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

  5. Psalms 15:1Rank 5 from verse 4
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    1LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?

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DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 61:2

COMBINED MEANING

end

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Sense 1: The last or concluding part, termination, or limit. Sense 2: A purpose or intended result. Sense 3: As a verb, to cease or bring to a close.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

earth

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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

cry

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1. A vocal call, shout, proclamation, alarm, wail, or other utterance, often loud. 2. An earnest appeal, prayer, complaint, or outcry for help, justice, or attention. 3. As a verb, to call out, shout, proclaim, wail, appeal, pray, or complain; figuratively, to bear urgent witness or demand notice.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

heart

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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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overwhelmed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of overwhelm, meaning to overpower or bear down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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lead

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Sense 1: A soft, heavy metal. Sense 2: As a verb, to guide, conduct, or go before.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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rock

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1. A mass of stone or a rocky place. 2. Figuratively, a secure refuge, strength, foundation, or cause of stumbling. 3. A title or figure for God or Christ.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

higher

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Comparative form of high: more elevated or greater in height, rank, degree, or importance.. Sense 1: Raised or far above; great in height, rank, degree, or importance. Sense 2: As an adverb, greatly or aloft.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 61:3

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

hast

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Sense 1: Have: possess, hold, receive, or experience. Sense 2: Used as an auxiliary verb.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

strong

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Having great power, might, firmness, courage, capacity, influence, defence, health, intensity, or ability to act, endure, resist, overcome, or support.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Psalms 61:4

COMBINED MEANING

abide

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1. To remain, stay, dwell, wait, or continue in a place, state, or relation. 2. To endure or withstand.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

tabernacle

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Sense 1: A tent, booth, or dwelling; especially Israel’s sacred tent of worship. Sense 2: Figuratively, the body as a dwelling.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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for ever

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1. Without end; for all time. 2. Continually or permanently throughout the duration in view.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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ever

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At any time; always or continually; throughout all time or for ever.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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trust

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Sense 1: Confidence or reliance placed in a person or thing. Sense 2: To rely upon, confide in, or place confidence in. Sense 3: Something committed to another's care or charge.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

covert

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A sheltered, covered, shaded, or hidden place; a refuge, concealment, or protective covering.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

wings

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Sense 1: Feathered or extended parts by which birds and other winged creatures fly. Sense 2: Figuratively, means of swift movement, protective shelter, or spreading reach.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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.

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3For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

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4I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

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5For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

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