Psa 61 | NIV | STEP | For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.

‏ Psalms 61

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David.

1 Hear my cry, O God;
listen to my prayer.
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.
3 For you have been my refuge,
a strong tower against the foe.
4 I long to dwell in your tent for ever
and take refuge in the shelter of your wings. ^{▼▼The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.}
5 For you, God, have heard my vows;
you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
6 Increase the days of the king’s life,
his years for many generations.
7 May he be enthroned in God’s presence for ever;
appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.
8 Then I will ever sing in praise of your name
and fulfil my vows day after day.