Psalm 61

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God, hear my cry;
pay attention to my prayer.^(A)

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I call to You from the ends of the earth
when my heart is without strength.^(B)
Lead me to a rock that is high above me,^(C)

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for You have been a refuge for me,
a strong tower^(D) in the face of the enemy.

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I will live in Your tent forever
and take refuge under the shelter of Your wings.^(E)Selah

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God, You have heard my vows;^(F)
You have given a heritage
to those who fear Your name.^(G)

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Add days to the king’s life;
may his years span many generations.^(H)

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May he sit enthroned before God forever;^(I)
appoint faithful love and truth to guard him.^(J)

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Then I will continually sing of Your name,^(K)
fulfilling my vows day by day.^(L)

A. Psalm 61:1: Psalm 17:1; Psalm 88:2; Psalm 142:6

B. Psalm 61:2: Psalm 88:4

C. Psalm 61:2: Psalm 27:5

D. Psalm 61:3: Proverbs 18:10

E. Psalm 61:4: Ruth 2:12; Psalm 17:8; Psalm 91:4

F. Psalm 61:5: Job 22:27; Psalm 56:12

G. Psalm 61:5: Malachi 4:2

H. Psalm 61:6: Psalm 21:4

I. Psalm 61:7: Psalm 41:12

J. Psalm 61:7: Psalm 40:11

K. Psalm 61:8: Psalm 7:17; Psalm 9:2; Psalm 18:49

L. Psalm 61:8: Psalm 65:1; Psalm 116:14; Psalm 116:18