Psalm 61

New International Version

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For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David.

1 Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. 

2 From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 

3 For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. 

4 I long to dwell in your tent for ever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings. 

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

6 Increase the days of the king’s life, his years for many generations. 

7 May he be enthroned in God’s presence for ever; appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him. 

8 Then I will ever sing in praise of your name and fulfil my vows day after day. 

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Psalm 61

King James Version

1 To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. 

2 From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 

3 For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. 

4 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah. 

5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name. 

6 Thou wilt prolong the king' life: and his years as many generations. 

7 He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him. 

8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows. 

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Psalm 61

Elberfelder Bibel

from SCM Verlag

Psalm 61

1 Dem Chorleiter. Auf Saitenspiel. Von David. 

2 Höre, Gott, mein Schreien, horche auf mein Gebet! (Ps 17:1) 

3 Vom Ende der Erde rufe ich zu dir, weil mein Herz verzagt; du wollest mich auf den Felsen leiten, der mir zu hoch ist. (Ps 27:5) 

4 Denn du bist mir eine Zuflucht geworden, ein starker Turm vor dem Feind. (Pr 18:10) 

5 Ich möchte weilen in deinem Zelt in Ewigkeit, mich bergen im Schutz deiner Flügel. // (Ps 17:8; Ps 91:2) 

6 Denn du, Gott, hast auf meine Gelübde gehört, hast ⟨mir⟩ gegeben das Erbteil derer, die deinen Namen fürchten. (Ps 16:5) 

7 Du wirst Tage zu den Tagen des Königs hinzufügen; seine Jahre mögen sein wie Generation auf Generation. (Ps 21:5) 

8 Er möge ewig thronen vor dem Angesicht Gottes. Bestelle Gnade und Treue, dass sie ihn behüten! (Ps 40:12; Ps 89:5) 

9 So werde ich deinen Namen besingen immerdar; um ⟨damit⟩ meine Gelübde zu erfüllen Tag für Tag. (Ps 50:14) 

Elberfelder Bibel 2006, © 2006 by SCM R.Brockhaus in der SCM Verlagsgruppe GmbH, Witten/Holzgerlingen