From [a]the ends of the earth will I cry unto thee: when mine heart is oppressed, bring me upon the rock that is [b]higher than I.

For thou hast been my hope, and a strong tower against the enemy.

I will dwell in thy Tabernacle forever, and my trust shall be under the covering of thy wings. Selah.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 61:2 From the place where I was banished, being driven out of the city and Temple by my son Absalom.
  2. Psalm 61:2 Unto the which without thy help I cannot attain.

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

I long to dwell(E) in your tent forever
    and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.[a](F)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 61:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.