Psalms 61

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

To him that excelleth on Neginoth. A Psalme of David. Heare my cry, O God: giue eare vnto my prayer.

2 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.

From the endes of the earth will I crye vnto thee: when mine heart is opprest, bring me vpon the rocke that is higher then I.

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

For thou hast bene mine hope, and a strong tower against the enemie.

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

I will dwell in thy Tabernacle for euer, and my trust shall be vnder the couering of thy wings. (Selah)

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

For thou, O God, hast heard my desires: thou hast giuen an heritage vnto those that feare thy Name.

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

Thou shalt giue the King a long life: his yeeres shalbe as many ages.

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

Hee shall dwell before God for euer: prepare mercie and faithfulnes that they may preserue him.

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

So will I alway sing prayse vnto thy Name in performing dayly my vowes.