Psalms 61

Psalm 61

Assurance of God’s Protection

1Hear my cry, O God;[#Ps 64.1; 86.6]

listen to my prayer.

2From the end of the earth I call to you,[#Ps 18.2; 77.3]

when my heart is faint.

Lead me to the rock

that is higher than I,

3for you are my refuge,[#Ps 62.7; Prov 18.10]

a strong tower against the enemy.

4Let me abide in your tent forever,[#Ps 23.6; 91.4]

find refuge under the shelter of your wings. Selah

5For you, O God, have heard my vows;[#Ps 56.12; 86.11]

you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

6Prolong the life of the king;[#Ps 21.4]

may his years endure to all generations!

7May he be enthroned forever before God;[#Ps 40.11; 41.12]

appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!

8So I will always sing praises to your name,[#Ps 65.1; 71.22]

as I pay my vows day after day.

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