Psalm 61-62New International Version (NIV)

Psalm 61

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



1
Hear my cry, O God;
listen to my prayer.



2
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.

3
For you have been my refuge,
a strong tower against the foe.



4
I long to dwell in your tent forever
and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.

5
For you, God, have heard my vows;
you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.



6
Increase the days of the king’s life,
his years for many generations.

7
May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever;
appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.



8
Then I will ever sing in praise of your name
and fulfill my vows day after day.

Psalm 62

For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A psalm of David.



1
Truly my soul finds rest in God;
my salvation comes from him.

2
Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.



3
How long will you assault me?
Would all of you throw me down—
this leaning wall, this tottering fence?

4
Surely they intend to topple me
from my lofty place;
they take delight in lies.
With their mouths they bless,
but in their hearts they curse.



5
Yes, my soul, find rest in God;
my hope comes from him.

6
Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.

7
My salvation and my honor depend on God ;
he is my mighty rock, my refuge.

8
Trust in him at all times, you people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge.



9
Surely the lowborn are but a breath,
the highborn are but a lie.
If weighed on a balance, they are nothing;
together they are only a breath.

10
Do not trust in extortion
or put vain hope in stolen goods;
though your riches increase,
do not set your heart on them.



11
One thing God has spoken,
two things I have heard:
“Power belongs to you, God,

12
and with you, Lord, is unfailing love”;
and, “You reward everyone
according to what they have done.”