Psalms 61

1 To him that excelleth on Neginoth. A Psalme of David. Heare my cry, O God: giue eare vnto my prayer.

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

2 From the endes of the earth will I crye vnto thee: when mine heart is opprest, bring me vpon the rocke that is higher then I.

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.

3 For thou hast bene mine hope, and a strong tower against the enemie.

You have been my refuge; you have been [like] a strong tower [MET] [in which I am safe] from being attacked by my enemies.

4 I will dwell in thy Tabernacle for euer, and my trust shall be vnder the couering of thy wings. (Selah)

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.

5 For thou, O God, hast heard my desires: thou hast giuen an heritage vnto those that feare thy Name.

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].

6 Thou shalt giue the King a long life: his yeeres shalbe as many ages.

[I am] the king [of Israel]; [please] allow me to live [and rule] for many years, and allow my descendants to rule [also].

7 Hee shall dwell before God for euer: prepare mercie and faithfulnes that they may preserue him.

Allow us to rule forever while you observe us; watch over us while you faithfully love us and do for us what you promised.

8 So will I alway sing prayse vnto thy Name in performing dayly my vowes.

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.