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Psalm 61 :: New International Version (NIV)

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:1 - [fn]For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:2 - From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:3 - For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:4 - I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:5 - For you, God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:6 - Increase the days of the king’s life, his years for many generations.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:7 - May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:8 - Then I will ever sing in praise of your name and fulfill my vows day after day.
See the NIV Preface (Especially for Parenthesis, Brackets, & Asterisks).
NIV Footnotes
In Hebrew texts 61:1-8 is numbered 61:2-9.
The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
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Psalm Chapter 61 — Additional Translations:

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