Psalms
“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.”
Psalms 61:2
Psalms 61:2 (KJV) speaks to overwhelm, refuge in God, and prayer — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Psalms 46:1“In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.”
Psalms 18:6“I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.”
Psalms 142:5“Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.”
Psalms 107:19“The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.”
Deuteronomy 33:27“I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.”
Psalms 118:5
Common questions
What does Psalms 61:2 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 61:2 reads: "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." The verse speaks to overwhelm, refuge in God, and prayer. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 61 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 61:2 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Psalms 61:2 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 61.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 61:2?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 61:2 include Psalms 46:1, Psalms 18:6, and Psalms 142:5. Reading them alongside Psalms 61:2 deepens the theme of overwhelm.
How can I pray with Psalms 61:2?
Read Psalms 61:2 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.