LXI. Book II. Confidence in God's Protection. 1909-14. The Book of Psalms. The Harvard Classics

The Book of Psalms.
The Harvard Classics. 1909–14.

Book II

LXI

Confidence in God’s Protection

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


[1]	HEAR my cry, O God; Attend unto my prayer.
[2]	From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is 1 overwhelmed: Lead me to the 2 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 tabernacle 3 for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of they wings. [Selah
[5]	For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: Thou hast given 4 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.

Note 1. Or, fainteth. [back]

Note 2. Or, a rock that is too high for me. [back]

Note 3. Heb. tent. [back]

Note 4. Or, given a heritage unto those &c. [back]