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Psalm 61:1

For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.

Psalm 61:1 · BSB

Psalm 61:1 in context

The verses around it, from Psalm 61.

1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.

2 From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3 For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.

4 Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah

5 For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name.

6 Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations.

7 May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him.

8 Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.

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Psalm 61:1 in other translations

KJV

To the chief Musician upon Neginah, [A Psalm] of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

ASV

For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; Attend unto my prayer.

ERV

For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

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