Psalms
The Psalter is Israel’s hymnbook: lament, praise, thanksgiving, royal psalms, and wisdom. It trains the heart to speak to God in trouble and in joy, and it points ahead to the Messiah.
American Standard Version
Psalms 61
1For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. [A Psalm] of David. Hear my cry, O God; Attend unto my prayer. 2From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 3For thou hast been a refuge for me, A strong tower from the enemy. 4I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. [Selah 5For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: Thou hast given [me] the heritage of those that fear thy name. 6Thou wilt prolong the king’s life; His years shall be as many generations. 7He shall abide before God for ever: Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him. 8So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, That I may daily perform my vows.
American Standard Version (1901). Copyright expired. Public domain.