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Psalm 61
New American Bible (Revised Edition)

Psalm 61[a]

Prayer of the King in Time of Danger

1 For the leader; with stringed instruments. Of David.

I

2 Hear my cry, O God,
    listen to my prayer!
3 From the ends of the earth[b] I call;
    my heart grows faint.
Raise me up, set me on a rock,
4     for you are my refuge,
    a tower of strength against the foe.(A)
5 Let me dwell in your tent forever,
    take refuge in the shelter of your wings.(B)
Selah

II

6     For you, O God, have heard my vows,
    you have granted me the heritage of those who revere your name.
7 Add days to the life of the king;
    may his years be as from generation to generation;(C)
8 (D)May he reign before God forever;
    send your love and fidelity[c] to preserve him—(E)
9 I will duly sing to your name forever,
    fulfill my vows day after day.

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 61 A lament of the king who feels himself at the brink of death (Ps 61:3) and cries out for the strong and saving presence of God (Ps 61:3b–5). The king cites the prayer being made for him (Ps 61:7–8), and promises to give thanks to God.
  2. 61:3 Ends of the earth: “earth” being taken in its occasional meaning “the underworld,” cf. Jon 2:3.
  3. 61:8 Send your love and fidelity: as in Ps 43:3 the psalmist asks God to send these two divine attributes like angels to protect the king.
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Psalm 61
New International Version

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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