Psalm 61:1-4

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Psalm 61^[a]

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David.

¹Hear my cry, O God;^(A)
listen to my prayer.^(B)

²From the ends of the earth I call to you,
    I call as my heart grows faint;^(C)
    lead me to the rock^(D) that is higher than I.
³For you have been my refuge,^(E)
    a strong tower against the foe.^(F)

⁴I long to dwell^(G) in your tent forever
and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.^[b]^(H)

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Psalm 61:1 In Hebrew texts 61:1-8 is numbered 61:2-9.
Psalm 61:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.

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Psalm 61:1-4

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Psalm 61^[a]

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David.

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For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David.

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Psalm 61^[a]