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Psalm 61
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Psalm 61

For the worship leader. A song of David accompanied by strings.

1 Hear me, O God, when I cry;
    listen to my prayer.
2 You are the One I will call when pushed to the edge,
    when my heart is faint.
    Shoulder me to the rock above me.
3 For You are my protection,
    an impenetrable fortress from my enemies.

4 Let me live in Your sanctuary forever;
    let me find safety in the shadow of Your wings.

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5 You have heard the promises I made, O God.
    You have laid upon me the legacy due to those who fear Your name.

6 Extend the king’s life, day after day;
    increase his years for many generations.
7 May he be ever present before God,
    attended and guarded by Your loyal love and truth.

8 So I will never stop singing Your praise;
    as long as I live, I will fulfill my promise.

Footnotes

  1. 61:4 Literally, selah, likely a musical direction from a Hebrew root meaning “to lift up”
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Psalm 61
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Psalm 61[a]

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David.

1 Hear my cry, O God;(A)
    listen to my prayer.(B)

2 From the ends of the earth I call to you,
    I call as my heart grows faint;(C)
    lead me to the rock(D) that is higher than I.
3 For you have been my refuge,(E)
    a strong tower against the foe.(F)

4 I long to dwell(G) in your tent forever
    and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.[b](H)
5 For you, God, have heard my vows;(I)
    you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.(J)

6 Increase the days of the king’s life,(K)
    his years for many generations.(L)
7 May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever;(M)
    appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.(N)

8 Then I will ever sing in praise of your name(O)
    and fulfill my vows day after day.(P)

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 61:1 In Hebrew texts 61:1-8 is numbered 61:2-9.
  2. Psalm 61:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
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