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| To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. |
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| 1 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. |
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| 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. |
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| 3 For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. |
A strong tower – The divine plan of the ages is an ample shield and buckler to all who, in simplicity of heart, receive it and prove faithful to it. R3332:1, R4926:1
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| 4 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah. |
I will trust – The responsive language of the hearts of God's faithful children. R3331:6, R4926:1
"He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust." (Psa. 91:4) R3331:6
So close to his heart does Jehovah gather his children that they feel the warmth of his love. R3331:6
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| 5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name. |
My vows – My covenant of consecration. R3331:6
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| 6 Thou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations. |
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| 7 He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him. |
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| 8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows. |
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