Psalm 61:1-5

The Message

61 ^1-2God, listen to me shout,
    bend an ear to my prayer.
When I’m far from anywhere,
    down to my last gasp,
I call out, “Guide me
    up High Rock Mountain!”

^3-5You’ve always given me breathing room,
    a place to get away from it all,
A lifetime pass to your safe-house,
    an open invitation as your guest.
You’ve always taken me seriously, God,
    made me welcome among those who know and love you.

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Psalm 61:1-3

New International Version

Psalm 61^[a]

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

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

²From 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.
³For you have been my refuge,^(E)
    a strong tower against the foe.^(F)

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Footnotes

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

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Psalm 61:1-5

The Message

Psalm 61:1-3

New International Version

Psalm 61^[a]

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

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Psalm 61:1-5 The Message

Psalm 61:1-3 New International Version

Psalm 61[a]

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

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Cross references

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Psalm 61:1-5

The Message

Psalm 61:1-3

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Psalm 61^[a]