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Psalm 61
Revised Standard Version

Assurance of God’s Protection

To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.

61 Hear my cry, O God,
listen to my prayer;
2 from the end of the earth I call to thee,
    when my heart is faint.

Lead thou me
    to the rock that is higher than I;
3 for thou art my refuge,
    a strong tower against the enemy.

4 Let me dwell in thy tent for ever!
    Oh to be safe under the shelter of thy wings!Selah
5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows,
    thou hast given me the heritage of those who fear thy name.

6 Prolong the life of the king;
    may his years endure to all generations!
7 May he be enthroned for ever before God;
    bid steadfast love and faithfulness watch over him!

8 So will I ever sing praises to thy name,
    as I pay my vows 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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