Psalms 61

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

1 [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.
3 For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.
4 I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.[b]
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 forever; appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.
8 Then I will ever sing in praise of your name and fulfill my vows day after day.

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Cross References 16

  • 1. Psalms 64:1
  • 2. Psalms 4:1; Psalms 86:6
  • 3. S Psalms 6:2; Psalms 77:3
  • 4. Psalms 18:2; Psalms 31:2; Psalms 94:22
  • 5. Psalms 9:9; S Psalms 46:1; Psalms 62:7
  • 6. Psalms 59:9; Proverbs 18:10
  • 7. S Psalms 15:1; Psalms 23:6
  • 8. S Deuteronomy 32:11; S Matthew 23:37; Psalms 91:4
  • 9. S Numbers 30:2; Psalms 56:12
  • 10. S Exodus 6:3; S Deuteronomy 33:9; Nehemiah 1:11; Psalms 102:15; Isaiah 59:19; Matthew 6:9; Psalms 86:11
  • 11. 1 Kings 3:14
  • 12. S Psalms 21:4
  • 13. S Psalms 41:12; Luke 22:69; Ephesians 1:20; Colossians 3:1
  • 14. Psalms 40:11
  • 15. S Exodus 15:1; Psalms 7:17; Psalms 30:4; Psalms 65:1; Psalms 71:22
  • 16. S Numbers 30:2; S Deuteronomy 23:21

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. In Hebrew texts 61:1-8 is numbered 61:2-9.
  • [b]. The Hebrew has "Selah" (a word of uncertain meaning) here.

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