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Psalm 61
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Psalm 61

For the Music Director. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.

1 Hear my cry, O God,
    attend to my prayer.

2 From the end of the earth I will cry to You;
    when my heart faints,
    lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
3 For You have been a refuge for me,
    and a strong tower from the enemy.

4 I will abide in Your tent forever;
    I will seek refuge in the covering of Your wings. Selah
5 For You, O God, have heard my vows;
    You have given me the heritage of those who fear Your name.

6 May You prolong the king’s life,
    and may his years be as many generations.
7 May he sit enthroned before God forever;
    oh, prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.

8 Thus will I sing praise to Your name forever,
    that I may fulfill my vows day by day.

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Psalm 61
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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)

4 I long to dwell(G) in your tent forever
    and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.[b](H)
5 For you, God, have heard my vows;(I)
    you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.(J)

6 Increase the days of the king’s life,(K)
    his years for many generations.(L)
7 May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever;(M)
    appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.(N)

8 Then I will ever sing in praise of your name(O)
    and fulfill my vows day after day.(P)

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 61:1 In Hebrew texts 61:1-8 is numbered 61:2-9.
  2. Psalm 61:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
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