Psalm 61

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

Psalm 61

Assurance of God’s Protection

To the leader: with stringed instruments. Of David.

¹Hear my cry, O God;
listen to my prayer.^(A)
²From 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)
³for you are my refuge,
a strong tower against the enemy.^(C)

⁴Let me abide in your tent forever,
find refuge under the shelter of your wings. Selah^(D)
⁵For you, O God, have heard my vows;
you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.^(E)

⁶Prolong the life of the king;
may his years endure to all generations!^(F)
⁷May he be enthroned forever before God;
appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!^(G)

⁸So I will always sing praises to your name,
as I pay my vows day after day.^(H)

Psalm 61

International Standard Version

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.
²From 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.
³For you have been a refuge for me,
    a tower of strength before the enemy.
⁴Let me make my home in your tent forever;
    let me hide under the shelter of your wings.
Interlude

⁵For you, God, have heard my promises;
you have assigned to me^[b] the heritage of those who fear your name.

⁶Add day after day to the king’s life;
may his years continue^[c] for many generations.
⁷May he be enthroned before God forever;
Appoint your^[d] gracious love and truth to guard him.

⁸So I will sing songs to your name forever;
I will fulfill my promises day by day.

Footnotes

Psalm 61:1 The Heb. lacks A composition
Psalm 61:5 The Heb. lacks to me
Psalm 61:6 The Heb. lacks continue
Psalm 61:7 The Heb. lacks your

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Psalm 61 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition