Psalms 61
61
PSALM 61
Common Meter: 8,6,8,6
To the chief Musician upon Neginoth,
A Psalm of David.
1O God, give ear unto my cry;
unto my pray'r attend.
2From th' utmost corner of the land
my cry to thee I'll send.
What time my heart is overwhelm'd,
and in perplexity,
Do thou me lead unto the Rock
that higher is than I.
3For thou hast for my refuge been
a shelter by thy pow'r;
And for defence against my foes
thou hast been a strong tow'r.
4Within thy tabernacle I
for ever will abide;
And under covert of thy wings
with confidence me hide.
5For thou the vows that I did make,
O Lord my God, didst hear:
Thou hast giv'n me the heritage
of those thy name that fear.
6A life prolong'd for many days
thou to the king shalt give;
Like many generations be
the years which he shall live.
7He in God's presence his abode
for evermore shall have:
O do thou truth and mercy both
prepare, that may him save.
8And so will I perpetually
sing praise unto thy name;
That having made my vows, I may
each day perform the same.
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Psalms 61
61
Confidence in God’s Protection
For the music director, upon stringed instruments.#Reading with many Hebrew manuscripts and several translations Of David.#The Hebrew Bible counts the superscription as the first verse of the psalm; the English verse number is reduced by one
1Hear, O God, my cry;
attend to my prayer.
2From the end of the earth#Or “the far reaches of the land” I call to you
when my heart grows faint.
You will lead me to a rock that is higher than I.
3For you have been my refuge,
a strong tower from the enemy.
4Let me reside in your tent forever.
Let me take refuge under the covering of your wings. Selah
5For you, O God, you have heard my vows.
You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
6You will add days to the days of the king,
his years like those of many generations.#Literally “a generation and a generation”
7May he live#Or “be enthroned” forever in the presence of God.
Appoint loyal love and faithfulness to preserve him.
8So I will sing the praise of your name forever,
that I may fulfill#Or “pay” my vows daily.#Literally “day, day”
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