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You have given me an inheritance reserved for those who fear your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/61.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For you, O God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/61.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/61.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given <i>me</i> the heritage of those that fear thy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/61.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For You, O God, have heard my vows; You have given <i>me</i> the heritage of those who fear Your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/61.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For You have heard my vows, God; You have given <i>me</i> the inheritance of those who fear Your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/61.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance of those who fear Your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/61.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For Thou hast heard my vows, O God; Thou hast given <i>me</i> the inheritance of those who fear Thy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/61.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For You, O God, have heard my vows; You have given <i>me</i> the inheritance of those who fear Your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/61.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance of those who fear Your name [with reverence].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/61.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />God, you have heard my vows; you have given a heritage to those who fear your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/61.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />God, You have heard my vows; You have given a heritage to those who fear Your name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/61.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: Thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/61.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You heard my promises, and you have blessed me, just as you bless everyone who worships you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/61.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/61.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />O God, you have heard my vows. You have given me the inheritance that belongs to those who fear your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/61.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You have heard my promises, O God, and you have given me what belongs to those who honor you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/61.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For you, God, have heard my promises; you have assigned to me the heritage of those who fear your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/61.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/61.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For you, O God, hear my vows; you grant me the reward that belongs to your loyal followers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/61.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/61.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/61.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/61.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For You, O God, have listened to my vows, "" You have appointed the inheritance "" Of those fearing Your Name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/61.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For Thou, O God, hast hearkened to my vows, Thou hast appointed the inheritance Of those fearing Thy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/61.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For thou, O God, heartiest to my vows: thou gavest the inheritance to those fearing thy name.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/61.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For thou, my God, hast heard my prayer: thou hast given an inheritance to them that fear thy name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/61.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 60:6>For you, my God, have listened to my prayer. You have granted an inheritance to those who fear your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/61.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For you, O God, have heard my vows, you have granted me the heritage of those who revere your name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/61.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For you, O God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/61.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For thou, O God, hast heard my vows; thou hast given an inheritance to them that revere thy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/61.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because you, oh, God, have heard my vows, and you have given an inheritance to those who worship your Name.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/61.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For Thou, O God, hast heard my vows; Thou hast granted the heritage of those that fear Thy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/61.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For thou, o God, hast heard my prayers; thou hast given an inheritance to them that fear thy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/61-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=7199" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/61.htm">You Have Heard My Vows</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">You</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·ma‘·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">have heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/5088.htm" title="5088: lin·ḏā·rāy (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 1cs) -- A vow. Or neder; from nadar; a promise; also a thing promised.">my vows,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">O God;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯa·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">You have given me</a> <a href="/hebrew/3425.htm" title="3425: yə·ruš·šaṯ (N-fsc) -- Possession, inheritance. From yarash; something occupied; a conquest; also a patrimony.">the inheritance</a> <a href="/hebrew/3373.htm" title="3373: yir·’ê (Adj-mpc) -- Fearing, reverent. From yare'; fearing; morally, reverent.">reserved for those who fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·me·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">Your name.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/21-2.htm">Psalm 21:2</a></span><br />You have granted his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/56-12.htm">Psalm 56:12</a></span><br />Your vows are upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/66-13.htm">Psalm 66:13-14</a></span><br />I will enter Your house with burnt offerings; I will fulfill my vows to You— / the vows that my lips promised and my mouth spoke in my distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/116-14.htm">Psalm 116:14</a></span><br />I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/116-18.htm">Psalm 116:18</a></span><br />I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/132-2.htm">Psalm 132:2</a></span><br />how he swore an oath to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-20.htm">Genesis 28:20-22</a></span><br />Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and watch over me on this journey, and if He will provide me with food to eat and clothes to wear, / so that I may return safely to my father’s house, then the LORD will be my God. / And this stone I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give You a tenth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/1-11.htm">1 Samuel 1:11</a></span><br />And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever touch his head.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-7.htm">2 Samuel 15:7-8</a></span><br />After four years had passed, Absalom said to the king, “Please let me go to Hebron to fulfill a vow I have made to the LORD. / For your servant made a vow while dwelling in Geshur of Aram, saying: ‘If indeed the LORD brings me back to Jerusalem, I will worship the LORD in Hebron.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-8.htm">Nehemiah 9:8</a></span><br />You found his heart faithful before You, and made a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites and Hittites, of the Amorites and Perizzites, of the Jebusites and Girgashites—to give it to his descendants. You have kept Your promise, because You are righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/19-21.htm">Isaiah 19:21</a></span><br />The LORD will make Himself known to Egypt, and on that day Egypt will acknowledge the LORD. They will worship with sacrifices and offerings; they will make vows to the LORD and fulfill them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jonah/2-9.htm">Jonah 2:9</a></span><br />But I, with the voice of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to You. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the LORD!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-33.htm">Matthew 5:33-37</a></span><br />Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ / But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; / or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Acts 18:18</a></span><br />Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-23.htm">Acts 21:23-24</a></span><br />Therefore do what we advise you. There are four men with us who have taken a vow. / Take these men, purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know that there is no truth to these rumors about you, but that you also live in obedience to the law.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For you, O God, have heard my vows: you have given me the heritage of those that fear your name.</p><p class="hdg">hast heard</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/56-12.htm">Psalm 56:12</a></b></br> Thy vows <i>are</i> upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/65-1.htm">Psalm 65:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Psalm <i>and</i> Song of David. Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/66-19.htm">Psalm 66:19</a></b></br> <i>But</i> verily God hath heard <i>me</i>; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer.</p><p class="hdg">heritage</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/16-5.htm">Psalm 16:5,6</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/115-13.htm">Psalm 115:13</a></b></br> He will bless them that fear the LORD, <i>both</i> small and great.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/malachi/3-16.htm">Malachi 3:16-18</a></b></br> Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard <i>it</i>, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/10-35.htm">Acts 10:35</a></b></br> But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/49-14.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/psalms/60-4.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/60-4.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/psalms/21-6.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/psalms/55-17.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/job/29-21.htm">Hearkened</a> <a href="/psalms/47-4.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/psalms/57-11.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/47-4.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/psalms/35-13.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/psalms/56-12.htm">Vows</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/71-3.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/psalms/64-1.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/85-9.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-24.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/psalms/62-11.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/psalms/81-11.htm">Hearkened</a> <a href="/psalms/68-9.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/psalms/62-4.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/68-9.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/psalms/72-15.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/psalms/61-8.htm">Vows</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 61</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/61-1.htm">David flees to God upon his former experience</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/61-4.htm">He vows perpetual service unto him, because of his promises</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/61.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/61.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>For You have heard my vows, O God;</b><br>This phrase reflects a personal relationship with God, where the psalmist acknowledges that God listens to his promises and commitments. Vows in the biblical context often refer to solemn promises made to God, sometimes in times of distress or as acts of devotion. The psalmist's confidence that God has heard his vows suggests a history of answered prayers and a deep trust in God's faithfulness. This echoes the broader biblical theme of God as a responsive and attentive deity, as seen in passages like <a href="/1_samuel/1-11.htm">1 Samuel 1:11</a>, where Hannah makes a vow to God, and He responds to her plea.<p><b>You have given me the inheritance</b><br>The concept of inheritance in the Bible often refers to the blessings and promises given by God to His people. In the Old Testament, inheritance typically involved the land promised to the Israelites, as seen in <a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18-21</a>. Spiritually, it can also signify the eternal blessings and promises of God, such as those mentioned in <a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Ephesians 1:11</a>, where believers are said to have obtained an inheritance in Christ. This phrase suggests that the psalmist sees himself as a recipient of God's promises, which are assured and secure.<p><b>reserved for those who fear Your name.</b><br>The fear of the Lord is a recurring theme in Scripture, denoting reverence, awe, and respect for God. It is often associated with wisdom and obedience, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom." The inheritance reserved for those who fear God's name implies a special blessing or favor for those who live in reverence and obedience to Him. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where blessings are promised to those who honor and follow Him. The phrase underscores the idea that God's promises are not arbitrary but are given to those who live in accordance with His will.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of this psalm, David is expressing his trust and reliance on God amidst his trials.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure to whom David directs his prayer and trust, acknowledging God's faithfulness in hearing vows and granting inheritance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance.htm">Inheritance</a></b><br>Refers to the blessings and promises given by God to those who fear Him, often seen as both spiritual and physical blessings.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/those_who_fear_your_name.htm">Those who fear Your name</a></b><br>Represents the community of believers who revere and worship God, living in obedience to His commands.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_vows.htm">The Importance of Vows</a></b><br>Making vows to God is a serious commitment. We should be mindful of the promises we make and strive to fulfill them, reflecting our integrity and devotion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance_through_reverence.htm">Inheritance Through Reverence</a></b><br>The inheritance mentioned is not just material but spiritual, encompassing the peace, joy, and eternal life promised to those who fear God. Our reverence for God should be evident in our daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>God hears and responds to the prayers and vows of His people. We can trust in His faithfulness to fulfill His promises, encouraging us to remain steadfast in our faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_of_believers.htm">Community of Believers</a></b><br>Being part of a community that fears God's name is vital. It provides support, accountability, and encouragement in our spiritual journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_fear_of_the_lord.htm">Living in Fear of the Lord</a></b><br>Fearing God is not about being afraid but having a deep respect and awe for His holiness and authority. This fear should guide our actions and decisions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_61.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 61</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_psalms_of_lament.htm">What are the Psalms of Lament?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_a_christian_be_removed_from_the_book_of_life.htm">Can a Christian's name be removed from the Book of Life?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_evidence_solomon_wrote_psalm_127.htm">(Psalm 127) Given the psalm’s traditional attribution to Solomon, is there historical or linguistic evidence confirming this authorship, or does the lack of clarity weaken its authority?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_inherited_sin_at_birth_valid.htm">Psalm 51:5 - How can one be considered sinful at birth, and is there any scientific or historical basis for the concept of inherited sin?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/61.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">Heritage.</span>--As the Authorised Version runs, the <span class= "ital">heritage </span>is length of days, one promised generally to those who fear Jehovah (<a href="/proverbs/10-27.htm" title="The fear of the LORD prolongs days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.">Proverbs 10:27</a>; <a href="/proverbs/19-23.htm" title="The fear of the LORD tends to life: and he that has it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.">Proverbs 19:23</a>), and particularly to Israel (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-2.htm" title="That you might fear the LORD your God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command you, you, and your son, and your son's son, all the days of your life; and that your days may be prolonged.">Deuteronomy 6:2</a>) and its kings (<a href="/context/deuteronomy/17-19.htm" title="And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them:">Deuteronomy 17:19-20</a>, which passage may have been in the psalmist's mind). But the LXX. and Vulg. read, "<span class= "ital">to </span>them that fear thy name," meaning, of course, by the heritage, Canaan.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/61.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For thou, O God, hast heard my vows.</span> Thou hast heard me so often in the past, thou hast granted so many of my prayers, accepted so many of my vows, that I am emboldened to make further requests. <span class="cmt_word">Thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy Name.</span> All the blessed inheritance of thy saints thou hast made mine, and, included in it, boldness to approach the throne of grace in full assurance of faith, and to present to thee my petitions. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/61-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You</span><br /><span class="heb">אַתָּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(’at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have heard</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁמַ֣עְתָּ</span> <span class="translit">(šā·ma‘·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my vows,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִנְדָרָ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(lin·ḏā·rāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5088.htm">Strong's 5088: </a> </span><span class="str2">A promise, a thing promised</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O God;</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱ֭לֹהִים</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You have given me</span><br /><span class="heb">נָתַ֥תָּ</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ṯa·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the inheritance</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֝רֻשַּׁ֗ת</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ruš·šaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3425.htm">Strong's 3425: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something occupied, a conquest, a patrimony</span><br /><br /><span class="word">reserved for those who fear</span><br /><span class="heb">יִרְאֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(yir·’ê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3373.htm">Strong's 3373: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fearing, reverent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your name.</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמֶֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(šə·me·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/61-5.htm">Psalm 61:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/61-5.htm">Psalm 61:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/61-5.htm">Psalm 61:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/61-5.htm">Psalm 61:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/61-5.htm">Psalm 61:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/61-5.htm">Psalm 61:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/61-5.htm">Psalm 61:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/61-5.htm">Psalm 61:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/61-5.htm">Psalm 61:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/61-5.htm">Psalm 61:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/61-5.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 61:5 For you God have heard my vows (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/61-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 61:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 61:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/61-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 61:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 61:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>