Psalms 61

1 to/for to conduct upon music to/for David to hear: hear [emph?] God cry my to listen [emph?] prayer my

God, listen to me, and answer my prayer [DOU]!

2 from end [the] land: country/planet to(wards) you to call: call to in/on/with to enfeeble heart my in/on/with rock to exalt from me to lead 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 to be refuge to/for me tower strength from face: before 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 to sojourn in/on/with tent your forever: enduring to seek refuge in/on/with secrecy wing your (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 you(m. s.) God to hear: hear to/for vow my to give: give possession afraid name your

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 day: always upon day: always king to add: again year his like generation and generation

[I am] the king [of Israel]; [please] allow me to live [and rule] for many years, and allow my descendants to rule [also].

7 to dwell forever: enduring to/for face: before God kindness and truth: faithful to count to watch 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 to sing name your to/for perpetuity to/for to complete me vow my day: daily day: daily

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.