Psalm 61
Exaudi, Deus
1
Hear my cry, O God, *
and listen to my prayer.
2
I call upon you from the ends of the earth
with heaviness in my heart; *
set me upon the rock that is higher than I.
3
For you have been my refuge, *
a strong tower against the enemy.
4
I will dwell in your house for ever; *
I will take refuge under the cover of your wings.
5
For you, O God, have heard my vows; *
you have granted me the heritage of those who fear your Name.
6
Add length of days to the king’s life; *
let his years extend over many generations.
7
Let him sit enthroned before God for ever; *
bid love and faithfulness watch over him.
8
So will I always sing the praise of your Name, *
and day by day I will fulfill my vows.
Psalm 62
Nonne Deo?
1
For God alone my soul in silence waits; *
from him comes my salvation.
2
He alone is my rock and my salvation, *
my stronghold, so that I shall not be greatly shaken.
3
How long will you assail me to crush me,
all of you together, *
as if you were a leaning fence, a toppling wall?
4
They seek only to bring me down from my place of honor; *
lies are their chief delight.
5
They bless with their lips, *
but in their hearts they curse.
6
For God alone my soul in silence waits; *
truly, my hope is in him.
7
He alone is my rock and my salvation, *
my stronghold, so that I shall not be shaken.
8
In God is my safety and my honor; *
God is my strong rock and my refuge.
9
Put your trust in him always, O people, *
pour out your hearts before him, for God is our refuge.
10
Those of high degree are but a fleeting breath, *
even those of low estate cannot be trusted.
11
On the scales they are lighter than a breath, *
all of them together.
12
Put no trust in extortion;
in robbery take no empty pride; *
though wealth increase, set not your heart upon it.
13
God has spoken once, twice have I heard it, *
that power belongs to God.
14
Steadfast love is yours, O Lord, *
for you repay everyone according to his deeds.