Psalms 61
61
Prayer of the King in Time of Danger
1For the leader; with stringed instruments. Of David.
I
2Hear my cry, O God,
listen to my prayer!
3From the ends of the earth#Ends of the earth: “earth” being taken in its occasional meaning “the underworld,” cf. Jon 2:3. I call;
my heart grows faint.
Raise me up, set me on a rock,
4for you are my refuge,
a tower of strength against the foe.#Ps 46:2.
5Let me dwell in your tent forever,
take refuge in the shelter of your wings.#Ps 17:8; 36:8; 57:2.
Selah
II
6For you, O God, have heard my vows,
you have granted me the heritage of those who revere your name.
7Add days to the life of the king;
may his years be as from generation to generation;#Ps 21:5.
8#Ps 72:5; 89:5, 30, 37.May he reign before God forever;
send your love and fidelity#Send your love and fidelity: as in Ps 43:3 the psalmist asks God to send these two divine attributes like angels to protect the king. to preserve him—#Ps 85:11; 89:15, 25; Prv 20:28.
9I will duly sing to your name forever,
fulfill my vows day after day.
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Psalm 61
61
Lead Me to the Rock
To the choirmaster: with #Ps. 4, titlestringed instruments. Of David.
1Hear my cry, O God,
#
Ps. 55:1, 2 listen to my prayer;
2from the end of the earth I call to you
when my heart is #Ps. 77:3 faint.
Lead me to #[Ps. 18:2]the rock
that is higher than I,
3for you have been #See Ps. 14:6 my refuge,
a strong #Prov. 18:10tower against the enemy.
4Let me #See Ps. 15:1; 27:4 dwell in your tent forever!
Let me take refuge under #See Ps. 17:8the shelter of your wings! Selah
5For you, O God, have heard my vows;
you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
6 # See Ps. 21:4 Prolong #Ps. 63:11the life of the king;
may his years endure to all generations!
7May he be enthroned forever before God;
appoint #See Ps. 40:11steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!
8So will I ever sing praises to your name,
as I #See Ps. 50:14perform my vows day after day.
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