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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 61, Verse 2

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To the chief Musician upon Neginah, [A Psalm] of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
King James Version
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.
American Standard Version
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.
New English Translation
From the most remote place on earth I call out to you in my despair. Lead me up to a rocky summit where I can be safe!
World English Bible
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.
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For thou hast been a shelter for me, [and] a strong tower from the enemy.
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I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
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For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given [me] the heritage of those that fear thy name.
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Thou wilt prolong the king's life: [and] his years as many generations.
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He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, [which] may preserve him.
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So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
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To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him [cometh] my salvation.
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He only [is] my rock and my salvation; [he is] my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
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How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall [shall ye be, and as] a tottering fence.
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They only consult to cast [him] down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.