Psalms 61
61
Prayer for Protection
To the Pure and Shining One
A song for the guitar by King David
1O God, hear my prayer. Listen to my heart’s cry.
2For no matter where I am, even when I’m far from home,
I will cry out to you for a father’s help.
When I’m feeble and overwhelmed by life,
guide me into your glory, where I am safe and sheltered.
3Lord, you are a paradise of protection to me.
You lift me high above the fray.
None of my foes can touch me
when I’m held firmly in your wraparound presence!
4Keep me in this glory.
Let me live continually under your splendor-shadow,
hiding my life in you forever.
Pause in his presence
5You have heard my sweet resolutions
to love and serve you, for I am your beloved.
And you have given me an inheritance of rich treasures,
which you give to all your devoted lovers.
6You treat me like a king, giving me a full and abundant life,
years and years of reigning, # 61:6 Or “add to the days of the king.”
like many generations rolled into one.
7I will live enthroned with you forever!
Guard me, God, with your unending, unfailing love.
Let me live my days walking in grace and truth before you.
8And my praises will fill the heavens forever,
fulfilling my vow to make every day a love-gift to you!
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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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