Psalms 61
David cries out to God from a place of desperation, asking for guidance and protection from his enemies. He expresses his trust in God as his shelter and strong tower, and vows to abide in His presence forever. David also asks for God's blessing on the king, that his life may be prolonged and he may abide before God forever. He concludes by promising to sing praise to God's name and fulfill his vows daily.
1Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.2From 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.3For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.4I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.5For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.6Thou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations.7He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.8So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
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