Psalm 61 Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Security in God

For the choir director: on stringed instruments. Of David.

61 God, hear my cry;
pay attention to my prayer.^(A)
²I call to you from the ends of the earth
when my heart is without strength.^(B)
Lead me to a rock that is high above me,^(C)
³for you have been a refuge for me,
a strong tower^(D) in the face of the enemy.
⁴I will dwell in your tent for ever
and take refuge under the shelter of your wings.^(E) Selah

⁵God, you have heard my vows;^(F)
you have given a heritage
to those who fear your name.^(G)
⁶Add days to the king’s life;
may his years span many generations.^(H)
⁷May he sit enthroned before God for ever.^(I)
Appoint faithful love and truth to guard him.^(J)
⁸Then I will continually sing of your name,^(K)
fulfilling my vows day by day.^(L)

Cross references

61:1 : Ps 17:1; 88:2; 142:6
61:2 : Ps 88:4
61:2 : Ps 27:5
61:3 : Pr 18:10
61:4 : Ru 2:12; Ps 17:8; 91:4
61:5 : Jb 22:27; Ps 56:12
61:5 : Mal 4:2
61:6 : Ps 21:4
61:7 : Ps 41:12
61:7 : Ps 40:11
61:8 : Ps 7:17; 9:2; 18:49
61:8 : Ps 65:1; 116:14,18

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised (CSBA)