Psalms 61

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

Unto the end. With hymns, of David. O God, pay attention to my supplication. Be attentive to my prayer.

2 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.

I cried out to you from the ends of the earth. When my heart was in anguish, you exalted me on a rock. You have led me,

3 You have been my refuge; you have been [like] a strong tower [MET] [in which I am safe] from being attacked by my enemies.

for you have been my hope, a tower of strength before the face of the enemy.

4 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.

I will dwell in your tabernacle forever. I will be protected under the cover of your wings.

5 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].

For you, my God, have listened to my prayer. You have granted an inheritance to those who fear your name.

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

You will add days to the days of the king, to his years, even to the time of generation after generation.

7 Allow us to rule forever while you observe us; watch over us while you faithfully love us and do for us what you promised.

He remains in eternity, in the sight of God. Who will long for his mercy and truth?

8 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.

So I will compose a psalm to your name, forever and ever, so that I may repay my vows from day to day.