Psalm 61
For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David.
1 Hear my cry, O God;(A)
listen to my prayer.(B)
2 From the ends of the earth I call to you,
I call as my heart grows faint;(C)
lead me to the rock(D) that is higher than I.
3 For you have been my refuge,(E)
a strong tower against the foe.(F)
4 I long to dwell(G) in your tent forever
and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.(H)
5 For you, God, have heard my vows;(I)
you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.(J)
6 Increase the days of the king’s life,(K)
his years for many generations.(L)
7 May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever;(M)
appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.(N)
8 Then I will ever sing in praise of your name(O)
and fulfill my vows day after day.(P)
Footnotes
- Psalm 61:1
- Psalm 61:4
Cross references
- Psalm 61:1 : Ps 64:1
- Psalm 61:1 : Ps 4:1; 86:6
- Psalm 61:2 : S Ps 6:2
- Psalm 61:2 : Ps 18:2; 31:2; 94:22
- Psalm 61:3 : Ps 9:9; S 46:1; 62:7
- Psalm 61:3 : Ps 59:9; Pr 18:10
- Psalm 61:4 : S Ps 15:1
- Psalm 61:4 : S Dt 32:11; S Mt 23:37
- Psalm 61:5 : S Nu 30:2; Ps 56:12
- Psalm 61:5 : S Ex 6:3; S Dt 33:9; Ne 1:11; Ps 102:15; Isa 59:19; Mt 6:9
- Psalm 61:6 : 1Ki 3:14
- Psalm 61:6 : S Ps 21:4
- Psalm 61:7 : S Ps 41:12; Lk 22:69; Eph 1:20; Col 3:1
- Psalm 61:7 : Ps 40:11
- Psalm 61:8 : S Ex 15:1; Ps 7:17; 30:4
- Psalm 61:8 : S Nu 30:2; S Dt 23:21
