American Standard Version (1901)

Psalms 61

1Confidence in God’s protection.

For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David.

Hear my cry, O God;Attend unto my prayer.2From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart 1is overwhelmed:Lead me to 2the rock that is higher than I.3For thou hast been a refuge for me,A strong tower from the enemy.4I will dwell in thy 3tabernacle for ever:I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah5For thou, O God, hast heard my vows:Thou hast 4given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.6Thou wilt prolong the king’s life;His years shall be as many generations.7He shall abide before God for ever:Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.8So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever,That I may daily perform my vows.

Notes

  1. 61:2Or, fainteth↑
  2. 61:2Or, a rock that is too high for me↑
  3. 61:4Hebrew tent.↑
  4. 61:5Or, given a heritage unto those etc.↑