Psalm 61

New International Reader’s Version

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For the director of music. A psalm of David to be played on stringed instruments.

1 God, hear my cry for help. Listen to my prayer. 

2 From a place far away I call out to you. I call out as my heart gets weaker. Lead me to the safety of a rock that is high above me. 

3 You have always kept me safe from my enemies. You are like a strong tower to me. 

4 I long to live in your holy tent for ever. There I find safety in the shadow of your wings. 

5 God, you have heard my promises. You have given me what belongs to those who worship you. 

6 Add many days to the king’s life. Let him live on and on for many years. 

7 May he always enjoy your blessing as he rules. Let your love and truth keep him safe. 

8 Then I will always sing praise to you. I will keep my promises day after day. 

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Psalm 61

English Standard Version

from Crossway

Lead Me to the Rock

To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. Of David.

1 Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; (Ps 55:1; Ps 55:2) 

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, (Ps 18:2; Ps 77:3) 

3 for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy. (Ps 14:6; Pr 18:10) 

4 Let me dwell in your tent forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings! Selah (Ps 15:1; Ps 17:8; Ps 27:4) 

5 For you, O God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name. 

6 Prolong the life of the king; may his years endure to all generations! (Ps 21:4; Ps 63:11) 

7 May he be enthroned forever before God; appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him! (Ps 40:11) 

8 So will I ever sing praises to your name, as I perform my vows day after day. (Ps 50:14) 

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