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Atomic Bible
Psalms 61:2
From the ends of the earth I call out to You
from You Have Heard My Vows, Psalms 61:1-8
What it says

From the ends of the earth David cries to God with a faint heart and asks to be led to a rock higher than himself.

What it is doing

This verse states the psalm's central plea for refuge beyond personal strength.

In context

1For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. 2From the ends of the earth I call out to You 3For You have been my refuge, 4Let me dwell in Your tent forever 5For You have heard my vows, O God; 6Increase the days of the king’s life; 7May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; 8Then I will ever sing praise to Your name