Psalms 61

Catholic Public Domain Bible	Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
¹ Unto the end. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.	¹ To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer;
² Will my soul not be subject to God? For from him is my salvation.	² from the end of the earth I call to thee, when my heart is faint. Lead thou me to the rock that is higher than I;
³ Yes, he himself is my God and my salvation. He is my supporter; I will be moved no more.	³ for thou art my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.
⁴ How is it that you rush against a man? Every one of you puts to death, as if you were pulling down a ruined wall, leaning over and falling apart.	⁴ Let me dwell in thy tent for ever! Oh to be safe under the shelter of thy wings! [Selah]
⁵ So, truly, they intended to reject my price. I ran in thirst. They blessed with their mouth and cursed with their heart.	⁵ For thou, O God, hast heard my vows, thou hast given me the heritage of those who fear thy name.
⁶ Yet, truly, my soul will be subject to God. For from him is my patience.	⁶ Prolong the life of the king; may his years endure to all generations!
⁷ For he is my God and my Savior. He is my helper; I will not be expelled.	⁷ May he be enthroned for ever before God; bid steadfast love and faithfulness watch over him!
⁸ In God is my salvation and my glory. He is the God of my help, and my hope is in God.	⁸ So will I ever sing praises to thy name, as I pay my vows day after day.
⁹ All peoples gathered together: trust in him. Pour out your hearts in his sight. God is our helper for eternity.
¹⁰ So, truly, the sons of men are untrustworthy. The sons of men are liars in the scales, so that, by emptiness, they may deceive among themselves.
¹¹ Do not trust in iniquity, and do not desire plunder. If riches flow toward you, do not be willing to set your heart on them.
¹² God has spoken once. I have heard two things: that power belongs to God,
¹³ and that mercy belongs to you, O Lord. For you will repay each one according to his works.