Psalms 61

1 For the Leader; with string-music. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

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

2 From the end of the earth will I call unto Thee, when my heart fainteth; lead me to a rock that is too high for me.

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 Thou hast been a refuge for me, a tower of strength in the face of the enemy.

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

4 I will dwell in Thy Tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert of Thy wings. (Selah)

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

5 For Thou, O God, hast heard my vows; Thou hast granted the heritage of those that fear Thy name.

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

6 Mayest Thou add days unto the king's days! May his years be as many generations!

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

7 May he be enthroned before God for ever! Appoint mercy and truth, that they may preserve him.

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

8 So will I sing praise unto Thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

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