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## Psalms 61:1-8 in Context (Verses 1–8 KJV)
 
 [1 ](/kjv/psalms/61/1) Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
 
 [2 ](/kjv/psalms/61/2) 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.
 
 [3 ](/kjv/psalms/61/3) For thou hast been a shelter for me, *and* a strong tower from the enemy.
 
 [4 ](/kjv/psalms/61/4) I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.*
 
 [5 ](/kjv/psalms/61/5) For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given *me* the heritage of those that fear thy name.
 
 [6 ](/kjv/psalms/61/6) Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: *and* his years as many generations.**
 
 [7 ](/kjv/psalms/61/7) He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, *which* may preserve him.
 
 [8 ](/kjv/psalms/61/8) So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
 
[Psalms 60](/kjv/psalms/60) [Psalms 62](/kjv/psalms/62)

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