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Psalm 61:1-3
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To the Director: A composition[a] by David for stringed instruments.

A Prayer for God’s Protection

61 God, hear my cry;
    pay attention to my prayer.
2 From the end of the earth I will cry to you
    whenever my heart is overwhelmed.
        Place me on the rock that’s too high for me.
3 For you have been a refuge for me,
    a tower of strength before the enemy.

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  1. Psalm 61:1 The Heb. lacks A composition
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Psalm 61:1-3
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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)

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  1. Psalm 61:1 In Hebrew texts 61:1-8 is numbered 61:2-9.
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