Psalms 61

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

Unto the end, in hymns, for David. Hear, O God, 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.

To thee have I cried from the ends of the earth: when my heart was in anguish, thou hast exalted me on a rock. Thou hast conducted 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 thou hast been my hope; a tower of strength against 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.

In thy tabernacle I shall dwell for ever: I shall be protected under the covert of thy 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 thou, my God, hast heard my prayer: thou hast given an inheritance to them that fear thy 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].

Thou wilt add days to the days of the king: his years even to generation and 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 abideth for ever in the sight of God: his mercy and truth who shall search?

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 will I sing a psalm to thy name for ever and ever: that I may pay my vows from day to day.