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
To the director: With stringed instruments. A song of David.
1God, hear my cry for help.
Listen to my prayer.
2From a faraway land I call to you for help.
I feel so weak and helpless!
Carry me to a high rock
where no one can reach me.
3You are my place of safety,
a strong tower that protects me from my enemies.
4I want to live in your tent#61:4 tent The place where God lives among his people. Here, it is the Temple in Jerusalem. See “Holy Tent” and “Temple” in the Word List. forever.
I want to hide where you can protect me. Selah
5God, you heard what I promised to give you,
but everything your worshipers have comes from you.
6Give the king a long life.
Let him live forever!
7Let him rule in your presence forever.
Protect him with your faithful love.
8Then I will praise your name forever.
Every day I will do what I promised.
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