Psalms 61

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

For the Leader; with string-music. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto 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 end of the earth will I call unto Thee, when my heart fainteth; lead me to a rock that is too high for 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 a refuge for me, a tower of strength in 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 Thy Tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert 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 vows; Thou hast granted the heritage of those 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].

Mayest Thou add days unto the king's days! May his years be as many generations!

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.

May he be enthroned before God for ever! Appoint mercy and truth, that they may preserve 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 sing praise unto Thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.