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Psalm 61
Revised Standard Version

Assurance of God’s Protection

To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.

61 Hear my cry, O God,
listen to my prayer;
2 from the end of the earth I call to thee,
    when my heart is faint.

Lead thou me
    to the rock that is higher than I;
3 for thou art my refuge,
    a strong tower against the enemy.

4 Let me dwell in thy tent for ever!
    Oh to be safe under the shelter of thy wings!Selah
5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows,
    thou hast given me the heritage of those who fear thy name.

6 Prolong the life of the king;
    may his years endure to all generations!
7 May he be enthroned for ever before God;
    bid steadfast love and faithfulness watch over him!

8 So will I ever sing praises to thy name,
    as I pay my vows day after day.

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Psalm 61
American Standard Version

Confidence in God’s protection.

For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David.

61 Hear my cry, O God;
Attend unto my prayer.
2 From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart [a]is overwhelmed:
Lead me to [b]the rock that is higher than I.
3 For thou hast been a refuge for me,
A strong tower from the enemy.
4 I will dwell in thy [c]tabernacle for ever:
I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah
5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows:
Thou hast [d]given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
6 Thou wilt prolong the king’s life;
His years shall be as many generations.
7 He shall abide before God for ever:
Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever,
That I may daily perform my vows.

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 61:2 Or, fainteth
  2. Psalm 61:2 Or, a rock that is too high for me
  3. Psalm 61:4 Hebrew tent.
  4. Psalm 61:5 Or, given a heritage unto those etc.
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