Psalm 61

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. InterludeISV — 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