A modern English translation drawn directly from the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts. Translated word-for-word where possible, by a committee with scholarly oversight.
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Psalm 61
Chapter summary coming soon.
Verse 1. For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.
Verse 2. From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Verse 3. For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.
Verse 4. Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah
Verse 5. For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name.
Verse 6. Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations.
Verse 7. May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him.
Verse 8. Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.