Psalms 61

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

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

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

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

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, O God, hast heard my desires: thou hast giuen an heritage vnto those that feare 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 shalt giue the King a long life: his yeeres shalbe as many ages.

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.

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

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