Psalm 61:2
Strong's Lexicon
From the ends
מִקְצֵ֤ה (miq·ṣêh)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's Hebrew 7097: 1) end, extremity 1a) end, mouth, extremity 1b) border, outskirts 1c) the whole (condensed term for what is included within extremities) 1d) at the end of (a certain time)

of the earth
הָאָ֨רֶץ ׀ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew 776: 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan

I call out
אֶ֭קְרָא (’eq·rā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew 7121: 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen

to
אֵלֶ֣יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 413: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)

You
מִמֶּ֣נִּי (mim·men·nî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew 4480: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that

whenever my heart
לִבִּ֑י (lib·bî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew 3820: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage

is faint.
בַּעֲטֹ֣ף (ba·‘ă·ṭōp̄)
Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's Hebrew 5848: 1) to turn aside 1a) (Qal) to turn aside, turn (in order to cover) 2) to envelop oneself 2a) (Qal) to envelop oneself, cover 3) to be feeble, be faint, grow weak 3a) (Qal) to be feeble, be faint 3b) (Niphal) to faint 3c) (Hiphil) to show feebleness 3d) (Hithpael) to faint, faint away

Lead me
תַנְחֵֽנִי׃ (ṯan·ḥê·nî)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew 5148: 1) to lead, guide 1a) (Qal) to lead, bring 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, guide

to the rock
בְּצוּר־ (bə·ṣūr-)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 6697: 1) rock, cliff 1a) rocky wall, cliff 1b) rock (with flat surface) 1c) block of stone, boulder 1d) rock (specific) 1e) rock (of God) 1f) rock (of heathen gods) n pr dei 1g) Rock

[that] is higher than I.
יָר֖וּם (yā·rūm)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 7311: 1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, be set on high 1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted 1a3) to be lifted, rise 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up 1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt 1b3) to exalt, extol 1c) (Polal) to be lifted up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high 1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove 1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute 1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished 1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself 2) (Qal) to be rotten, be wormy

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
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.

Young's Literal Translation
From the end of the land unto Thee I call, In the feebleness of my heart, Into a rock higher than I Thou dost lead me.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I call to You from the ends of the earth when my heart is without strength. Lead me to a rock that is high above me,

New American Standard Bible
From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

King James Bible
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.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

New Living Translation
From the ends of the earth, I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety,

English Standard Version
from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I,

New American Standard Bible
From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

King James Bible
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.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I call to You from the ends of the earth when my heart is without strength. Lead me to a rock that is high above me,

International Standard Version
From the end of the earth I will cry to you whenever my heart is overwhelmed. Place me on the rock that's too high for me.

NET Bible
From the most remote place on earth I call out to you in my despair. Lead me up to an inaccessible rocky summit!

American Standard Version
From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

English Revised Version
From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Young's Literal Translation
From the end of the land unto Thee I call, In the feebleness of my heart, Into a rock higher than I Thou dost lead me.
















Cross References
Exodus 33:21
And the LORD said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock:

Psalm 18:2
The 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.

Psalm 42:6
O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar.

Psalm 77:3
I remembered God, and was troubled: I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah.

Psalm 94:22
But the LORD is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge.

Psalm 1:1
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

Psalm 61:1
Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

Psalm 60:12
Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.

Psalm 60:11
Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.

Psalm 61:3
For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

Psalm 61:4
I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
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