Ps.61.1

God, listen to me shout, bend an ear to my prayer.

Ps.61.1

Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.

Ps.61.1

Hear my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer.

Ps.61.1

O God, listen to my cry! Hear my prayer!

Ps.61.2

When I'm far from anywhere, down to my last gasp, I call out, "Guide me up High Rock Mountain!"

Ps.61.2

From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Ps.61.2

From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Ps.61.2

From the ends of the earth, I will cry to you for help, for my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety,

Ps.61.3

You've always given me breathing room, a place to get away from it all,

Ps.61.3

For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.

Ps.61.3

For You have been a shelter for me, A strong tower from the enemy.

Ps.61.3

for you are my safe refuge, a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me.

Ps.61.4

A lifetime pass to your safe-house, an open invitation as your guest.

Ps.61.4

I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah

Ps.61.4

I will abide in Your tabernacle forever; I will trust in the shelter of Your wings.Selah

Ps.61.4

Let me live forever in your sanctuary, safe beneath the shelter of your wings!

Ps.61.5

You've always taken me seriously, God, made me welcome among those who know and love you.

Ps.61.5

For you have heard my vows, O God; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

Ps.61.5

For You, O God, have heard my vows; You have given me the heritage of those who fear Your name.

Ps.61.5

For you have heard my vows, O God. You have given me an inheritance reserved for those who fear your name.

Ps.61.6

Let the days of the king add up to years and years of good rule.

Ps.61.6

Increase the days of the king's life, his years for many generations.

Ps.61.6

You will prolong the king's life, His years as many generations.

Ps.61.6

Add many years to the life of the king! May his years span the generations!

Ps.61.7

Set his throne in the full light of God; post Steady Love and Good Faith as lookouts,

Ps.61.7

May he be enthroned in God's presence forever; appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.

Ps.61.7

He shall abide before God forever. Oh, prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him!

Ps.61.7

May he reign under God's protection forever. Appoint your unfailing love and faithfulness to watch over him.

Ps.61.8

And I'll be the poet who sings your glory--and live what I sing every day.

Ps.61.8

Then will I ever sing praise to your name and fulfill my vows day after day.

Ps.61.8

So I will sing praise to Your name forever, That I may daily perform my vows.

Ps.61.8

Then I will always sing praises to your name as I fulfill my vows day after day.