Psalm 61 ~ Psalm 61

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1 H ear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.

Hear my cry, O God; Give heed to my prayer.

2 F rom 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.

From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3 F or you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

For You have been a refuge for me, A tower of strength against the enemy.

4 I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah.

Let me dwell in Your tent forever; Let me take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah.

5 F or you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance of those who fear Your name.

6 Y ou will prolong the king’s life; his years shall be for generations.

You will prolong the king’s life; His years will be as many generations.

7 H e shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

He will abide before God forever; Appoint lovingkindness and truth that they may preserve him.

8 S o I will sing praise to your name forever, that I may fulfill my vows daily.

So I will sing praise to Your name forever, That I may pay my vows day by day.