1 To the chief Musician upon Neginah, [A Psalm] of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.
2 \\61:1\\To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.
3 \\61:2\\From the end of the earth will I cry to thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
4 \\61:3\\For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
5 \\61:4\\I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
6 \\61:5\\For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
7 \\61:6\\Thou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations.
8 \\61:7\\He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
9 \\61:8\\So will I sing praise to thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
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Today's Verse
Some `trust' in chariots, and some in horses; But we will make mention of the name of Jehovah our God.
Verse Of The DayThe psalmist vows to abide in God's tabernacle and trust 'in the covert of thy wings,' echoing the rock and tower language of Psalms 18:2. The chapter also prays for the king's long life before the still confidence of Psalms 62.
