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Psalms 61
A short prayer sent up 'from the end of the earth' by someone whose heart is overwhelmed and far from home. The plea is simple: lead me to the rock that is higher than I, where God has already proven a refuge. Midway it shifts unexpectedly from the singer's own safety to the king's: longer life, an everlasting throne, and a vow to keep singing daily. Watch the move from personal shelter to the throne it protects.
- 1
Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.
- 2
From the end of the earth, I will call to you when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
- 3
For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.
- 4
I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah.
- 5
For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
- 6
You will prolong the king’s life. His years will be for generations.
- 7
He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
- 8
So I will sing praise to your name forever, that I may fulfill my vows daily.
- 1
Ouve o meu clamor, ó Deus. Atende à minha oração.
- 2
Desde os confins da terra eu clamo a ti, quando o meu coração está abatido. Guia-me para a rocha que é mais alta do que eu.
- 3
Pois tu tens sido um refúgio para mim, uma torre forte contra o inimigo.
- 4
Habitarei na tua tenda para sempre. Buscarei refúgio no abrigo das tuas asas. Selá.
- 5
Pois tu, ó Deus, ouviste os meus votos. Deste-me a herança dos que temem o teu nome.
- 6
Prolongarás a vida do rei. Seus anos se estenderão por gerações.
- 7
Ele estará entronizado na presença de Deus para sempre. Designa o teu amor leal e a tua verdade, para que o preservem.
- 8
Assim, cantarei louvores ao teu nome para sempre, para cumprir os meus votos dia após dia.
From a private rock to the king's throne
Verses 1-4 are intimate — tent, wings, a rock higher than the speaker. Then verses 6-7 widen abruptly to the king, asking that his years run 'for generations' and that loving kindness and truth stand guard over him. The same shelter the singer seeks for himself is asked, on a national scale, for the throne; the daily vow-keeping of verse 8 ties the two requests back together.
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