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The second book of Psalms, song 61, New English Translation and King James Version
New English TranslationFor the music director; to be played on a stringed instrument; written by David. 1 O God, hear my cry for help! Pay attention to my prayer! 2 From the most remote place on earth I call out to you in my despair. Lead me up to an inaccessible rocky summit! 3 Indeed, you are my shelter, a strong tower that protects me from the enemy. 4 I will be a permanent guest in your home; I will find shelter in the protection of your wings. (Selah) 5 For you, O God, hear my vows; you grant me the reward that belongs to your loyal followers. 6 Give the king long life! Make his lifetime span several generations! 7 May he reign forever before God! Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him. 8 Then I will sing praises to your name continually, as I fulfill my vows day after day. |
King James VersionTo the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. 1 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. 2 From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 3 For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. 4 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah. 5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name. 6 Thou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations. 7 He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him. 8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows. |