Psalms 61:2-3

From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.

Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of Psalms 61

4 songs meet this passage

  • Shallow · Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper

    strains against Psalms 61:2-3

    The psalmist seeks refuge in God as a rock and shelter; here the refuge sought is another person's love, which can shelter only so far.

  • “I'm at the edge of the world”

    Sleepwalking · Bring Me The Horizon

    resonates with Psalms 61:2

    The cry 'from the end of the earth' to be led to a rock higher than oneself mirrors this standing at an edge, uncertain where to go.

  • YOUR WAY'S BETTER · Forrest Frank

    resonates with Psalms 61:2

    Echoes the psalmist's cry from a faint and overwhelmed heart for God to lead to a place higher than himself.

  • “You can stand under my umbrella”

    Umbrella (feat. JAŸ-Z) · Rihanna

    strains against Psalms 61:3-4

    Scripture points to God as the ultimate shelter and refuge; the song offers a human substitute for that same longing for covering and safety.

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