“"For Thou, O God, hast hearkened to my prayer" [Psalm 61:5]. What prayer? That wherewith he begins: "Hearken, O God, to my supplication."..."You have given inheritance to men fearing Your name." Let us continue therefore in the fear of God's name: the eternal Father deceives us not. Sons labour, that they may receive…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — Exposition on Psalm 61
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5For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
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3For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
4I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
— Psalms 61:5 —
6Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.
7He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.