Psalms 61

American Standard-ASV1901 (ASV)

1 Ref Hear my cry, O God; Attend unto my prayer.

2 Ref From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3 Ref For thou hast been a refuge for me, A strong tower from the enemy.

4 Ref I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah

5 Ref For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: Thou hast given `me' the heritage of those that fear thy name.

6 Ref Thou wilt prolong the king's life; His years shall be as many generations.

7 Ref He shall abide before God for ever: Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

8 Ref So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, That I may daily perform my vows. Psalm 62 For the Chief Musician; after the manner of Jeduthan. A Psalm of David.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

1 Ref To the Overseer, on stringed instruments. -- By David. Hear, O God, my loud cry, attend to my prayer.

2 Ref From the end of the land unto Thee I call, In the feebleness of my heart, Into a rock higher than I Thou dost lead me.

3 Ref For Thou hast been a refuge for me, A tower of strength because of the enemy.

4 Ref I sojourn in Thy tent to the ages, I trust in the secret place of Thy wings. Selah.

5 Ref For Thou, O God, hast hearkened to my vows, Thou hast appointed the inheritance Of those fearing Thy name.

6 Ref Days to the days of the king Thou addest, His years as generation and generation.

7 Ref He dwelleth to the age before God, Kindness and truth appoint -- they keep him.

8 Ref So do I praise Thy name for ever, When I pay my vows day by day!

World English Bible (WEB)

1 Ref > Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.

2 Ref From the end of the earth, I will call to you, when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3 Ref For you have been a refuge for me, A strong tower from the enemy.

4 Ref I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah.

5 Ref For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

6 Ref You will prolong the king's life; His years shall be for generations.

7 Ref He shall be enthroned in God's presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

8 Ref So I will sing praise to your name forever, That I may fulfill my vows daily.

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