Psalms 61:1-2

[1] [[To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David.]] Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. [2] From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher

What is the context of Psalms 61:1-2?

Confidence in God’s Protection (Psalms 61:1-8 true)
Psalm 61 .[ a .] (Psalms 61:1-8 true)
A Prayer for God’s Protection (Psalms 61:1-8 true)
Security in God (Psalms 61:1-8 true)
Assurance of God’s Eternal Protection (Psalms 61:1-8 true)
Lead Me to the Rock (Psalms 61:1-8 true)

What does Psalms 61:1-2 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

David began this Psalm , as he did many others, by asking God to give attention to his prayer. He evidently felt separated from his own people and his secure surroundings on this occasion. The rock he requested may have been a literal butte on which he could take refuge, such as Masada. On the other hand, he may have been speaking figuratively of God (cf. Deuteronomy 32:4; Deuteronomy 32:15; Deuteronomy 32:18; Deuteronomy 32:30-31; Deuteronomy 32:37; 2 Samuel 22:2; Psalm 18:31; Psalm 18:46; Psalm 28:1; et al.).