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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Psalms 61
61
For the Music Director. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.
1Hear my cry, O God,
attend to my prayer.
2#Ps 63:1; 84:2 From the end of the earth I will cry to You;
when my heart faints,
lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
3#Ps 79:10; 80:5 For You have been a refuge for me,
and a strong tower from the enemy.
4#Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8 I will abide in Your tent forever;
I will seek refuge in the covering of Your wings. Selah
5#Ps 42:11; 43:5 For You, O God, have heard my vows;
You have given me the heritage of those who fear Your name.
6#2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8–9 May You prolong the king’s life,
and may his years be as many generations.
7#Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3 May he sit enthroned before God forever;
oh, prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
8#Job 35:10; Ps 63:6 Thus will I sing praise to Your name forever,
that I may fulfill my vows day by day.
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