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Psalms 61:3 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy. "
Psalms 61:3
Verse in Context
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1 Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.
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.
3 For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.
4 I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah.
5 For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
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Psalms 61:1
"Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer."
Psalms 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."
Psalms 61:4
"I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah."
Psalms 61:5
"For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name."
Psalms 61:6
"You will prolong the king’s life. His years will be for generations."
Psalms 61:7
"He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him."
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