< Psalms 61 >

1 For the Leader; with string-music. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
God, listen to me, and answer my prayer [DOU]!
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.
While I am discouraged and far from my home, I am calling out to you. Lead me to [the place that is like] a high rock [MET] on top of which I will be safe.
3 For Thou hast been a refuge for me, a tower of strength in the face of the enemy.
You have been my refuge; you have been [like] a strong tower [MET] [in which I am safe] from being attacked by my enemies.
4 I will dwell in Thy Tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert of Thy wings. (Selah)
Allow me to live close to your temple all during my life [HYP]! Allow me to be safe [MET], [like a little bird is safe] under [its mother’s] wings.
5 For Thou, O God, hast heard my vows; Thou hast granted the heritage of those that fear Thy name.
God, you heard me when I solemnly promised [to give offerings to you]; you have given to me the blessings that belong to those who have an awesome respect for you [MTY].
6 Mayest Thou add days unto the king's days! May his years be as many generations!
[I am] the king [of Israel]; [please] allow me to live [and rule] for many years, and allow my descendants to rule [also].
7 May he be enthroned before God for ever! Appoint mercy and truth, that they may preserve him.
Allow us to rule forever while you observe us; watch over us while you faithfully love us and do for us what you promised.
8 So will I sing praise unto Thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
If you do that, I will always sing to praise you [MTY] while I offer to you each day the sacrifices that I promised to give to you.

< Psalms 61 >