Psalm 61
Christian Standard Bible
Psalm 61
Security in God
For the choir director: on stringed instruments. Of David.
1 God, hear my cry;
pay attention to my prayer.(A)
2 I call to you from the ends of the earth
when my heart is without strength.(B)
Lead me to a rock that is high above me,(C)
3 for you have been a refuge for me,
a strong tower(D) in the face of the enemy.
4 I will dwell in your tent forever
and take refuge under the shelter of your wings.(E)Selah
5 God, you have heard my vows;(F)
you have given a heritage
to those who fear your name.(G)
6 Add days to the king’s life;
may his years span many generations.(H)
7 May he sit enthroned before God forever.(I)
Appoint faithful love and truth to guard him.(J)
8 Then I will continually sing of your name,(K)
fulfilling my vows day by day.(L)
Psalm 61
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Psalm 61
Assurance of God’s Protection
To the leader: with stringed instruments. Of David.
1 Hear my cry, O God;
listen to my prayer.(A)
2 From the end of the earth I call to you,
when my heart is faint.
Lead me to the rock
that is higher than I,(B)
3 for you are my refuge,
a strong tower against the enemy.(C)
4 Let me abide in your tent forever,
find refuge under the shelter of your wings. Selah(D)
5 For you, O God, have heard my vows;
you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.(E)
6 Prolong the life of the king;
may his years endure to all generations!(F)
7 May he be enthroned forever before God;
appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!(G)
8 So I will always sing praises to your name,
as I pay my vows day after day.(H)
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