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Psalms 61
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For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David.
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[a]
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.
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For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.
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I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.
[b]
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For you, God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
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Increase the days of the king’s life, his years for many generations.
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May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.
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Then I will ever sing in praise of your name and fulfill my vows day after day.
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1.
Psalms 64:1
2.
Psalms 4:1
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Psalms 86:6
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Psalms 6:2
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Psalms 77:3
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Psalms 18:2
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Psalms 31:2
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Psalms 94:22
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Psalms 9:9
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Psalms 46:1
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Psalms 62:7
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Psalms 59:9
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Proverbs 18:10
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Psalms 15:1
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Psalms 23:6
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Deuteronomy 32:11
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Matthew 23:37
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Psalms 91:4
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Numbers 30:2
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Psalms 56:12
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Exodus 6:3
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Deuteronomy 33:9
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Nehemiah 1:11
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Psalms 102:15
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Isaiah 59:19
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Matthew 6:9
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Psalms 86:11
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1 Kings 3:14
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Psalms 21:4
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Psalms 41:12
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Luke 22:69
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Ephesians 1:20
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Colossians 3:1
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Psalms 40:11
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Exodus 15:1
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Psalms 7:17
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Psalms 30:4
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Psalms 65:1
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Psalms 71:22
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Numbers 30:2
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Deuteronomy 23:21
Footnotes
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[a].
In Hebrew texts 61:1-8 is numbered 61:2-9.
[b].
The Hebrew has "Selah" (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
Psalms 61 Commentaries
The Tony Evans Bible Commentary
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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete)
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