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Psalm 61
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For the director of music. A psalm of David to be played on stringed instruments.

61 God, hear my cry for help.
    Listen to my prayer.

2 From a place far away I call out to you.
    I call out as my heart gets weaker.
    Lead me to the safety of a rock that is high above me.
3 You have always kept me safe from my enemies.
    You are like a strong tower to me.

4 I long to live in your holy tent forever.
    There I find safety in the shadow of your wings.
5 God, you have heard my promises.
    You have given me what belongs to those who worship you.

6 Add many days to the king’s life.
    Let him live on and on for many years.
7 May he always enjoy your blessing as he rules.
    Let your love and truth keep him safe.

8 Then I will always sing praise to you.
    I will keep my promises day after day.

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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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