1 God, hear my cry; pay attention to my prayer. ISV — Psalm 61:1
2 From the end of the earth I will cry to you whenever my heart is overwhelmed. Place me on the rock that’s too high for me. ISV — Psalm 61:2
3 For you have been a refuge for me, a tower of strength before the enemy. ISV — Psalm 61:3
4 Let me make my home in your tent forever; let me hide under the shelter of your wings. Interlude ISV — Psalm 61:4
5 For you, God, have heard my promises; you have assigned to me b61:5 The Heb. lacks to me the heritage of those who fear your name. ISV — Psalm 61:5
6 Add day after day to the king’s life; may his years continue c61:6 The Heb. lacks continue for many generations. ISV — Psalm 61:6
7 May he be enthroned before God forever; Appoint your d61:7 The Heb. lacks your gracious love and truth to guard him. ISV — Psalm 61:7
8 So I will sing songs to your name forever; I will fulfill my promises day by day. ISV — Psalm 61:8