Psalms 61
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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
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Psalm 61
David wrote this song. Tell the music leader to use stringed instruments.
God will keep me safe #61:1 David was far away from Jerusalem, his home. He was probably fighting his enemies. Sometimes he was sad and afraid. He did not feel brave enough to fight, but he asked God for help. God was like a strong rock where David could hide and be safe.
1God, please hear me when I call to you for help.
Listen carefully to my prayer.
2I will call out to you from far away,
because I am sad and weak.
Lead me to a strong, safe rock
that is higher than I am.
3You are the safe place where I can hide.
You are like a strong tower
that keeps me safe against my enemies. #61:3 The cities often had walls round them. The walls had tall towers. The soldiers could see their enemies from the towers, but the enemies could not reach them there.
4I want to live in your house for ever.
I want you to keep me safe,
like birds protect their babies under their wings.
Selah.
5You, God, have heard my promises to you.
You have blessed me,
as you bless all those people who serve you.
6Please give the king a long life.
Let him live to see many descendants.
7Let him rule for ever
with your authority.
Cause your faithful love and your truth to keep him safe. #61:7 It is good to pray for our leaders. They need to know God's special love and his truth.
8Then I will always praise your name.
Every day I will give to you
the offerings that I have promised.
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