Psalms 61

1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.

Sh'ma ·Hear obey· my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.

2 From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

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 my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.

For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

4 Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings.

I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. (Selah) ·contemplation with musical interlude·.

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

For you, God, have sh'ma ·heard obeyed· my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

6 Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations.

You will prolong the king’s life; his years shall be for generations.

7 May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him.

He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your chesed ·loving-kindness· and truth, that they may preserve him.

8 Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.

So I will sing zahmar ·musical praise· to your name forever, that I may fulfill my vows daily.