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- (61:1) For the Leader;
with string-music.
A Psalm of David.
(61:2) Hear my cry, O God;
attend unto my prayer.
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- (61:3) From the end of the earth will I call unto Thee, when my heart fainteth;
lead me to a rock that is too high for me.
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- (61:4) For Thou hast been a refuge for me, a tower of strength in the face of the enemy.
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- (61:5) I will dwell in Thy Tent for ever;
I will take refuge in the covert of Thy wings.
Selah
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- (61:6) For Thou, O God, hast heard my vows;
Thou hast granted the heritage of those that fear Thy name.
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- (61:7) Mayest Thou add days unto the king"s days!
May his years be as many generations!
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- (61:8) May he be enthroned before God for ever!
Appoint mercy and truth, that they may preserve him.
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- (61:9) So will I sing praise unto Thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
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