April 1, 2020

Lead Me to the Rock

To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. Of David.

61 Hear my cry, O God,
    listen to my prayer;
² from the end of the earth I call to you
    when my heart is faint.
Lead me to the rock
    that is higher than I,
³ for you have been my refuge,
    a strong tower against the enemy.

⁴ Let me dwell in your tent forever!
    Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings! Selah
⁵ For you, O God, have heard my vows;
    you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

⁶ Prolong the life of the king;
    may his years endure to all generations!
⁷ May he be enthroned forever before God;
    appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!

⁸ So will I ever sing praises to your name,
    as I perform my vows day after day.

Cross references

Psalm 61:1 : Ps. 4, title Psalm 61:1 : Ps. 55:1, 2 Psalm 61:2 : Ps. 77:3 Psalm 61:2 : [Ps. 18:2] Psalm 61:3 : See Ps. 14:6 Psalm 61:3 : Prov. 18:10 Psalm 61:4 : See Ps. 15:1; 27:4 Psalm 61:4 : See Ps. 17:8 Psalm 61:6 : See Ps. 21:4 Psalm 61:6 : Ps. 63:11 Psalm 61:7 : See Ps. 40:11 Psalm 61:8 : See Ps. 50:14

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