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Psalm 61-62
American Standard Version

Confidence in God’s protection.

For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David.

61 Hear my cry, O God;
Attend unto my prayer.
2 From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart [a]is overwhelmed:
Lead me to [b]the rock that is higher than I.
3 For thou hast been a refuge for me,
A strong tower from the enemy.
4 I will dwell in thy [c]tabernacle for ever:
I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah
5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows:
Thou hast [d]given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
6 Thou wilt prolong the king’s life;
His years shall be as many generations.
7 He shall abide before God for ever:
Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever,
That I may daily perform my vows.

God alone a refuge from treachery and oppression.

For the Chief Musician; after the manner of Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.

62 My soul [e]waiteth in silence for God only:
From him cometh my salvation.
2 He only is my rock and my salvation:
He is my high tower; I shall not be greatly moved.
3 How long will ye set upon a man,
[f]That ye may slay him, all of you,
Like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence?
4 They only consult to thrust him down from his dignity;
They delight in lies;
They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah
5 My soul, [g]wait thou in silence for God only;
For my expectation is from him.
6 He only is my rock and my salvation:
He is my high tower; I shall not be moved.
7 With God is my salvation and my glory:
The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
8 Trust in him at all times, ye people;
Pour out your heart before him:
God is a refuge for us. Selah
9 Surely men of low degree are [h]vanity, and men of high degree are a lie:
In the balances they will go up;
They are together lighter than vanity.
10 Trust not in oppression,
And become not vain in robbery:
If riches increase, set not your heart thereon.
11 God hath spoken once,
Twice have I heard this,
That power belongeth unto God.
12 Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth lovingkindness;
For thou renderest to every man according to his work.

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 61:2 Or, fainteth
  2. Psalm 61:2 Or, a rock that is too high for me
  3. Psalm 61:4 Hebrew tent.
  4. Psalm 61:5 Or, given a heritage unto those etc.
  5. Psalm 62:1 Hebrew is silent unto God.
  6. Psalm 62:3 Or, as otherwise read, Ye shall be slain etc.
  7. Psalm 62:5 Hebrew be thou silent unto God.
  8. Psalm 62:9 Hebrew a breath.
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Psalm 61-62
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Psalm 61[a]

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

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

2 From 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.
3 For you have been my refuge,(E)
    a strong tower against the foe.(F)

4 I long to dwell(G) in your tent forever
    and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.[b](H)
5 For you, God, have heard my vows;(I)
    you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.(J)

6 Increase the days of the king’s life,(K)
    his years for many generations.(L)
7 May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever;(M)
    appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.(N)

8 Then I will ever sing in praise of your name(O)
    and fulfill my vows day after day.(P)

Psalm 62[c]

For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A psalm of David.

1 Truly my soul finds rest(Q) in God;(R)
    my salvation comes from him.
2 Truly he is my rock(S) and my salvation;(T)
    he is my fortress,(U) I will never be shaken.(V)

3 How long will you assault me?
    Would all of you throw me down—
    this leaning wall,(W) this tottering fence?
4 Surely they intend to topple me
    from my lofty place;
    they take delight in lies.
With their mouths they bless,
    but in their hearts they curse.[d](X)

5 Yes, my soul, find rest in God;(Y)
    my hope comes from him.
6 Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
    he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
7 My salvation and my honor depend on God[e];
    he is my mighty rock, my refuge.(Z)
8 Trust in him at all times, you people;(AA)
    pour out your hearts to him,(AB)
    for God is our refuge.

9 Surely the lowborn(AC) are but a breath,(AD)
    the highborn are but a lie.
If weighed on a balance,(AE) they are nothing;
    together they are only a breath.
10 Do not trust in extortion(AF)
    or put vain hope in stolen goods;(AG)
though your riches increase,
    do not set your heart on them.(AH)

11 One thing God has spoken,
    two things I have heard:
“Power belongs to you, God,(AI)
12     and with you, Lord, is unfailing love”;(AJ)
and, “You reward everyone
    according to what they have done.”(AK)

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 61:1 In Hebrew texts 61:1-8 is numbered 61:2-9.
  2. Psalm 61:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
  3. Psalm 62:1 In Hebrew texts 62:1-12 is numbered 62:2-13.
  4. Psalm 62:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 8.
  5. Psalm 62:7 Or / God Most High is my salvation and my honor
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