Psalm 61
For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David.
[61:1] Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer. [61:2] 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. [61:3] For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy. [61:4] I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah. [61:5] For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name. [61:6] You will prolong the king's life; his years shall be for generations. [61:7] He shall be enthroned in God's presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him. [61:8] So I will sing praise to your name forever, that I may fulfill my vows daily.
Psalm 62
For the Chief Musician. To Jeduthan. A Psalm by David.
[62:1] My soul rests in God alone. My salvation is from him. [62:2] He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress-- I will never be greatly shaken. [62:3] How long will you assault a man, would all of you throw him down, Like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence? [62:4] They fully intend to throw him down from his lofty place. They delight in lies. They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah. [62:5] My soul, wait in silence for God alone, for my expectation is from him. [62:6] He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress. I will not be shaken. [62:7] With God is my salvation and my honor. The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. [62:8] Trust in him at all times, you people. Pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for us. Selah. [62:9] Surely men of low degree are just a breath, and men of high degree are a lie. In the balances they will go up. They are together lighter than a breath. [62:10] Don't trust in oppression. Don't become vain in robbery. If riches increase, don't set your heart on them. [62:11] God has spoken once; twice I have heard this, that power belongs to God. [62:12] Also to you, Lord, belongs loving kindness, for you reward every man according to his work.
Psalm 63
A Psalm by David, when he was in the desert of Judah.
[63:1] God, you are my God. I will earnestly seek you. My soul thirsts for you. My flesh longs for you, in a dry and weary land, where there is no water. [63:2] So I have seen you in the sanctuary, watching your power and your glory. [63:3] Because your loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise you. [63:4] So I will bless you while I live. I will lift up my hands in your name. [63:5] My soul shall be satisfied as with the richest food. My mouth shall praise you with joyful lips, [63:6] when I remember you on my bed, and think about you in the night watches. [63:7] For you have been my help. I will rejoice in the shadow of your wings. [63:8] My soul stays close to you. Your right hand holds me up. [63:9] But those who seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth. [63:10] They shall be given over to the power of the sword. They shall be jackal food. [63:11] But the king shall rejoice in God. Everyone who swears by him will praise him, for the mouth of those who speak lies shall be silenced.