What does Psalm 141:1 mean?

Psalm 141:1 highlights themes such as prayer, urgency, trust when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 141:1 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

LORD, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee.

1LORD, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee.

2Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

3Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.

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Psalm 34:17
Both verses emphasize God's attentiveness to the cries of the righteous.
1 Peter 5:7
This verse encourages believers to cast their cares on God, similar to the psalmist's cry for help.
Hebrews 4:16
This verse invites believers to approach God's throne of grace with confidence, mirroring the psalmist's plea.