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Psalm 61
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Psalm 61
EasyEnglish Bible
David wrote this song. Tell the music leader to use stringed instruments.
God will keep me safe[a]
61 God, please hear me when I call to you for help.
Listen carefully to my prayer.
2 I will call out to you from far away,
because I am sad and weak.
Lead me to a strong, safe rock
that is higher than I am.
3 You are the safe place where I can hide.
You are like a strong tower
that keeps me safe against my enemies.[b]
4 I want to live in your house for ever.
I want you to keep me safe,
like birds protect their babies under their wings.
Selah.
5 You, God, have heard my promises to you.
You have blessed me,
as you bless all those people who serve you.
6 Please give the king a long life.
Let him live to see many descendants.
7 Let him rule for ever
with your authority.
Cause your faithful love and your truth to keep him safe.[c]
8 Then I will always praise your name.
Every day I will give to you
the offerings that I have promised.
Footnotes
- 61:1 David was far away from Jerusalem, his home. He was probably fighting his enemies. Sometimes he was sad and afraid. He did not feel brave enough to fight, but he asked God for help. God was like a strong rock where David could hide and be safe.
- 61:3 The cities often had walls round them. The walls had tall towers. The soldiers could see their enemies from the towers, but the enemies could not reach them there.
- 61:7 It is good to pray for our leaders. They need to know God's special love and his truth.
Salmos 61
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Salmos 61
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Al director musical. Acompáñese con instrumentos de cuerda. De David.
61 Oh Dios, escucha mi clamor
y atiende a mi oración.
2 Desde los confines de la tierra te invoco,
pues mi corazón desfallece;
llévame a una roca que es más alta que yo.
3 Porque tú eres mi refugio,
mi torre fuerte contra el enemigo.
4 Anhelo habitar en tu santuario para siempre
y refugiarme debajo de tus alas. Selah
5 Tú, oh Dios, has aceptado mis promesas
y me has dado la herencia de quienes honran tu nombre.
6 Concédele al rey más años de vida;
que sus años duren por generaciones.
7 Que reine siempre en tu presencia,
y que tu gran amor y tu verdad lo protejan.
8 Así cantaré siempre salmos a tu nombre
y cumpliré mis promesas día tras día.
Psalm 61
New International Version
Psalm 61
New International Version
Psalm 61[a]
For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David.
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)
Footnotes
- Psalm 61:1 In Hebrew texts 61:1-8 is numbered 61:2-9.
- Psalm 61:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
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