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Psalm 61:1-3
Contemporary English Version

(A psalm by David for the music leader. Use with stringed instruments.)

Under the Protection of God

1 Please listen, God,
    and answer my prayer!
2 I feel hopeless,
and I cry out to you
    from a faraway land.

Lead me to the mighty rock[a]
    high above me.
3 You are a strong tower,
where I am safe
    from my enemies.

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Footnotes

  1. 61.2 mighty rock: See the note at 18.2.
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Psalm 61:1-3
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Psalm 61[a]

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David.

1 Hear my cry, O God;(A)
    listen to my prayer.(B)

2 From the ends of the earth I call to you,
    I call as my heart grows faint;(C)
    lead me to the rock(D) that is higher than I.
3 For you have been my refuge,(E)
    a strong tower against the foe.(F)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 61:1 In Hebrew texts 61:1-8 is numbered 61:2-9.
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