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Psalm 61

Sal. 61:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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<<To the chief Musician
natsach (Hebrew #5329)
properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. to be eminent (as a superintendent, especially of the Temple services and its music); also (as denominative from 5331), to be permanent
KJV usage: excel, chief musician (singer), oversee(-r), set forward.
Pronounce: naw-tsakh'
Origin: a primitive root
upon Neginah
ngiynah (Hebrew #5058)
from 5059; properly, instrumental music; by implication, a stringed instrument; by extension, a poem set to music; specifically, an epigram
KJV usage: stringed instrument, musick, Neginoth (plural), song.
Pronounce: neg-ee-naw'
Origin: or ngiynath (Psa. 61:title) {neg-ee-nath'}
, A Psalm of David
David (Hebrew #1732)
Daviyd {daw-veed'}; from the same as 1730; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse
KJV usage: David.
Pronounce: daw-veed'
Origin: rarely (fully)
.>> Hear
shama` (Hebrew #8085)
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
KJV usage: X attentively, call (gather) together, X carefully, X certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, X diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), X indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, X surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.
Pronounce: shaw-mah'
Origin: a primitive root
my cry
rinnah (Hebrew #7440)
properly, a creaking (or shrill sound), i.e. shout (of joy or grief)
KJV usage: cry, gladness, joy, proclamation, rejoicing, shouting, sing(-ing), triumph.
Pronounce: rin-naw'
Origin: from 7442
, O God
'elohiym (Hebrew #430)
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative
KJV usage: angels, X exceeding, God (gods)(-dess, -ly), X (very) great, judges, X mighty.
Pronounce: el-o-heem'
Origin: plural of 433
; attend
qashab (Hebrew #7181)
to prick up the ears, i.e. hearken
KJV usage: attend, (cause to) hear(-ken), give heed, incline, mark (well), regard.
Pronounce: kaw-shab'
Origin: a primitive root
unto my prayer
tphillah (Hebrew #8605)
intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn
KJV usage: prayer.
Pronounce: tef-il-law'
Origin: from 6419
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David,
God,
Music; Musicians; Musical Instruments,
Neginah; Neginoth,
Prayer,
Psalms

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-3:  David flees to God upon his former experience.
4-8:  He vows perpetual service unto him, because of his promises.
(Title.)
{Neginah.}Instead of {neginath,} many MSS., have {neginoth;} and two MSS., supply {mizmor,} "a Psalm."
Some suppose this Psalm was composed when David was driven by Absalom's rebellion beyond Jordan, and from the sanctuary of God.
Sal. 4:1• 1Al Músico principal: sobre Neginoth: Salmo de David. Respóndeme cuando clamo, oh Dios de mi justicia: Estando en angustia, tú me hiciste ensanchar: Ten misericordia de mí, y oye mi oración. (Sal. 4:1)
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Sal. 6:1• 1Al Músico principal: en Neginoth sobre Seminith: Salmo de David. Jehová, no me reprendas en tu furor, Ni me castigues con tu ira. (Sal. 6:1)
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Sal. 54:1• 1Al Músico principal: en Neginoth: Masquil de David, cuando vinieron los Zipheos y dijeron á Saúl: ¿No está David escondido en nuestra tierrra? Oh Dios, sálvame por tu nombre, Y con tu poder defiéndeme. (Sal. 54:1)
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Sal. 55:1• 1Al Músico principal: en Neginoth: Masquil de David. Escucha, oh Dios, mi oración, Y no te escondas de mi súplica. (Sal. 55:1)
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Sal. 55•  (Sal. 55)
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Hear.
Sal. 5:1‑3• 1Al Músico principal: sobre Nehiloth: Salmo de David. Escucha, oh Jehová, mis palabras; Considera la meditación mía.
 2Está atento á la voz de mi clamor, Rey mío y Dios mío, Porque á ti oraré.
 3Oh Jehová, de mañana oirás mi voz; De mañana me presentaré á ti, y esperaré. (Sal. 5:1‑3)
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Sal. 17:1• 1Oración de David. Oye, oh Jehová, justicia; está atento á mi clamor; Escucha mi oración hecha sin labios de engaño. (Sal. 17:1)
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Sal. 28:2• 2Oye la voz de mis ruegos cuando clamo á ti, Cuando alzo mis manos hacia el templo de tu santidad. (Sal. 28:2)
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Sal. 55:1‑2• 1Al Músico principal: en Neginoth: Masquil de David. Escucha, oh Dios, mi oración, Y no te escondas de mi súplica.
 2Estáme atento, y respóndeme: Clamo en mi oración, y levanto el grito, (Sal. 55:1‑2)
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Sal. 130:2• 2Señor, oye mi voz; Estén atentos tus oídos A la voz de mi súplica. (Sal. 130:2)
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Fil. 4:6• 6Por nada estéis afanosos; sino sean notorias vuestras peticiones delante de Dios en toda oración y ruego, con hacimiento de gracias. (Fil. 4:6)
• Book 2, Series 3. The Great Tribulation. (““The Placement of the Psalms in Prophecy”” by B. Anstey)
• This psalm begins a new series taking us back into the great tribulation where the godly remnant are again seen suffering under the persecution of Antichrist. The remnant feeling their isolation are overwhelmed with discouragement. They cry to God for help from outside the land (vs. 1-2). (“Book 2.” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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To the chief Musician. On a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David. Hear, O God, my cry; attend unto my prayer.