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Psalm 61
International Standard Version

To the Director: A composition[a] by David for stringed instruments.

A Prayer for God’s Protection

61 God, hear my cry;
    pay attention to my prayer.
2 From the end of the earth I will cry to you
    whenever my heart is overwhelmed.
        Place me on the rock that’s too high for me.
3 For you have been a refuge for me,
    a tower of strength before the enemy.
4 Let me make my home in your tent forever;
    let me hide under the shelter of your wings.
Interlude

5 For you, God, have heard my promises;
    you have assigned to me[b] the heritage of those who fear your name.

6 Add day after day to the king’s life;
    may his years continue[c] for many generations.
7 May he be enthroned before God forever;
    Appoint your[d] gracious love and truth to guard him.

8 So I will sing songs to your name forever;
    I will fulfill my promises day by day.

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 61:1 The Heb. lacks A composition
  2. Psalm 61:5 The Heb. lacks to me
  3. Psalm 61:6 The Heb. lacks continue
  4. Psalm 61:7 The Heb. lacks your
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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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