Loading…

Psalm 61:title–8

Lead Me to the Rock

61 To the choirmaster: with lstringed instruments. Of David.

Hear my cry, O God,

mlisten to my prayer;

from the end of the earth I call to you

when my heart is nfaint.

Lead me to othe rock

that is higher than I,

for you have been pmy refuge,

a strong qtower against the enemy.

Let me rdwell in your tent forever!

Let me take refuge under sthe shelter of your wings! Selah

For you, O God, have heard my vows;

you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

tProlong uthe life of the king;

may his years endure to all generations!

May he be enthroned forever before God;

appoint vsteadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!

So will I ever sing praises to your name,

as I wperform my vows day after day.

Read more Explain verse



Psalm 61:title–8 — The New International Version (NIV)

Title For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David.

Hear my cry, O God;

listen to my prayer.

From the ends of the earth I call to you,

I call as my heart grows faint;

lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

For you have been my refuge,

a strong tower against the foe.

I long to dwell in your tent forever

and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.

For you, God, have heard my vows;

you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

Increase the days of the king’s life,

his years for many generations.

May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever;

appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.

Then I will ever sing in praise of your name

and fulfill my vows day after day.

Psalm 61:title–8 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

Title To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David.

Hear my cry, O God;

Attend unto my prayer.

From 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.

For thou hast been a shelter for me,

And a strong tower from the enemy.

I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever:

I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

For thou, O God, hast heard my vows:

Thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

Thou wilt prolong the king’s life:

And his years as many generations.

He shall abide before God for ever:

O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.

So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever,

That I may daily perform my vows.

Psalm 61:title–8 — New Living Translation (NLT)

Title For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by stringed instruments.

O God, listen to my cry!

Hear my prayer!

From the ends of the earth,

I cry to you for help

when my heart is overwhelmed.

Lead me to the towering rock of safety,

for you are my safe refuge,

a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me.

Let me live forever in your sanctuary,

safe beneath the shelter of your wings!

Interlude

For you have heard my vows, O God.

You have given me an inheritance reserved for those who fear your name.

Add many years to the life of the king!

May his years span the generations!

May he reign under God’s protection forever.

May your unfailing love and faithfulness watch over him.

Then I will sing praises to your name forever

as I fulfill my vows each day.

Psalm 61:title–8 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

Title To the Chief Musician. On A Stringed Instrument. A Psalm of David.

Hear my cry, O God;

Attend to my prayer.

From the end of the earth I will cry to You,

When my heart is overwhelmed;

Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

For You have been a shelter for me,

A strong tower from the enemy.

I will abide in Your tabernacle forever;

I will trust in the shelter of Your wings.

Selah

For You, O God, have heard my vows;

You have given me the heritage of those who fear Your name.

You will prolong the king’s life,

His years as many generations.

He shall abide before God forever.

Oh, prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him!

So I will sing praise to Your name forever,

That I may daily perform my vows.

Psalm 61:title–8 — New Century Version (NCV)

Title For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David.

God, hear my cry;

listen to my prayer.

I call to you from the ends of the earth

when I am afraid.

Carry me away to a high mountain.

You have been my protection,

like a strong tower against my enemies.

Let me live in your Holy Tent forever.

Let me find safety in the shelter of your wings.

Selah

God, you have heard my promises.

You have given me what belongs to those who fear you.

Give the king a long life;

let him live many years.

Let him rule in the presence of God forever.

Protect him with your love and truth.

Then I will praise your name forever,

and every day I will keep my promises.

Psalm 61:title–8 — American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Hear my cry, O God;

Attend unto my prayer.

From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed:

Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

For thou hast been a refuge for me,

A strong tower from the enemy.

I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever:

I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah

For thou, O God, hast heard my vows:

Thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

Thou wilt prolong the king’s life;

His years shall be as many generations.

He shall abide before God for ever:

Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever,

That I may daily perform my vows.

Psalm 61:title–8 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

Title To the chief Musician. On a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David.

Hear, O God, my cry; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: thou wilt lead me on to a rock which is too high for me. For thou hast been a refuge for me, a strong tower from before the enemy. I will sojourn in thy tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

For thou, O God, hast heard my vows; thou hast given me the inheritance of those that fear thy name. Thou wilt add days to the days of the king: his years shall be as many generations. He shall abide before God for ever: bestow loving-kindness and truth, that they may preserve him. So will I sing forth thy name for ever, performing my vows from day to day.

Psalm 61:title–8 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

Title For the choir director; on a stringed instrument; by David. 

Listen to my cry for help, O God. 

Pay attention to my prayer. 

From the ends of the earth, I call to you 

when I begin to lose heart. 

Lead me to the rock that is high above me. 

You have been my refuge, 

a tower of strength against the enemy. 

I would like to be a guest in your tent forever 

and to take refuge under the protection of your wings. 

Selah 

O God, you have heard my vows. 

You have given me the inheritance 

that belongs to those who fear your name. 

Add days upon days to the life of the king. 

May his years endure throughout every generation. 

May he sit enthroned in the presence of God forever. 

May mercy and truth protect him. 

Then I will make music to praise your name forever, 

as I keep my vows day after day. 

Psalm 61:title–8 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

Title For the choir director: on stringed instruments. Davidic.

God, hear my cry;

pay attention to my prayer.

I call to You from the ends of the earth

when my heart is without strength.

Lead me to a rock that is high above me,

for You have been a refuge for me,

a strong tower in the face of the enemy.

I will live in Your tent forever

and take refuge under the shelter of Your wings. Selah

God, You have heard my vows;

You have given a heritage

to those who fear Your name.

Add days to the king’s life;

may his years span many generations.

May he sit enthroned before God forever;

appoint faithful love and truth to guard him.

Then I will continually sing of Your name,

fulfilling my vows day by day.

Psalm 61:title–8 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

Title To the leader: with stringed instruments. Of David.

Hear my cry, O God;

listen to my prayer.

From the end of the earth I call to you,

when my heart is faint.

Lead me to the rock

that is higher than I;

for you are my refuge,

a strong tower against the enemy.

Let me abide in your tent forever,

find refuge under the shelter of your wings. Selah

For you, O God, have heard my vows;

you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

Prolong the life of the king;

may his years endure to all generations!

May he be enthroned forever before God;

appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!

So I will always sing praises to your name,

as I pay my vows day after day.

Psalm 61:title–8 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

Title For the music director, upon stringed instruments. Of David.

Hear, O God, my cry;

attend to my prayer.

From the end of the earth I call to you

when my heart grows faint.

You will lead me to a rock that is higher than I.

For you have been my refuge,

a strong tower from the enemy.

Let me reside in your tent forever.

Let me take refuge under the covering of your wings. Selah

For you, O God, you have heard my vows.

You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

You will add days to the days of the king,

his years like those of many generations.

May he live forever in the presence of God.

Appoint loyal love and faithfulness to preserve him.

So I will sing the praise of your name forever,

that I may fulfill my vows daily.

Psalm 61:title–8 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

Title For the director of music. A psalm of David to be played on stringed instruments.

God, hear my cry for help.

Listen to my prayer.

From a place far away I call out to you.

I call out as my heart gets weaker.

Lead me to the safety of a rock that is high above me.

You have always kept me safe from my enemies.

You are like a strong tower to me.

I long to live in your holy tent forever.

There I find safety in the shadow of your wings. Selah

God, you have heard my promises.

You have given me what belongs to those who worship you.

Add many days to the king’s life.

Let him live on and on for many years.

May he always enjoy your blessing as he rules.

Let your love and truth keep him safe.

Then I will always sing praise to you.

I will keep my promises day after day.

Psalm 61:title–8 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

Title For the choir director; on a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David.

Hear my cry, O God;

Give heed to my prayer.

From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint;

Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

For You have been a refuge for me,

A tower of strength against the enemy.

Let me dwell in Your tent forever;

Let me take refuge in the shelter of Your wings.

Selah.

For You have heard my vows, O God;

You have given me the inheritance of those who fear Your name.

You will prolong the king’s life;

His years will be as many generations.

He will abide before God forever;

Appoint lovingkindness and truth that they may preserve him.

So I will sing praise to Your name forever,

That I may pay my vows day by day.


A service of Logos Bible Software