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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 61, Verse 3

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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.
King James Version
For thou hast been a shelter for me, [and] a strong tower from the enemy.
American Standard Version
For thou hast been a refuge for me, A strong tower from the enemy.
New English Translation
Indeed, you are my shelter, a strong tower that protects me from the enemy.
World English Bible
For you have been a refuge for me, 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.
5
For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given [me] the heritage of those that fear thy name.
6
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.
3
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.
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My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation [is] from him.