Psa 61 | LEB | STEP | For the music director, upon stringed instruments. Of David. Hear, O God, my cry; attend to my prayer.

Psalms 61

Confidence in God’s Protection

For the music director, upon stringed instruments. ^{▼▼Reading with many Hebrew manuscripts and several translations} Of David. ^{▼▼The Hebrew Bible counts the superscription as the first verse of the psalm; the English verse number is reduced by one}

1 Hear, O God, my cry;
attend to my prayer.
2 From the end of the earth ^{▼▼Or “the far reaches of the land”} I call to you
when my heart grows faint.
You will lead me to a rock that is higher than I.
3 For you have been my refuge,
a strong tower from the enemy.
4 Let me reside in your tent forever.
Let me take refuge under the covering of your wings. Selah
5 For you, O God, you have heard my vows.
You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
6 You will add days to the days of the king,
his years like those of ⌞many generations⌟. ^{▼▼Literally “a generation and a generation”}
7 May he live ^{▼▼Or “be enthroned”} forever in the presence of God.
Appoint loyal love and faithfulness to preserve him.
8 So I will sing the praise of your name forever,
that I may fulfill ^{▼▼Or “pay”} my vows ⌞daily⌟. ^{▼▼Literally “day, day”}

Psalms 61

Confidence in God’s Protection

For the music director, upon stringed instruments. ▼▼Reading with many Hebrew manuscripts and several translations Of David. ▼▼The Hebrew Bible counts the superscription as the first verse of the psalm; the English verse number is reduced by one

For the music director, upon stringed instruments. ^{▼▼Reading with many Hebrew manuscripts and several translations} Of David. ^{▼▼The Hebrew Bible counts the superscription as the first verse of the psalm; the English verse number is reduced by one}