psalm

To the director: With stringed instruments. A song of David.

61 
God, hear my cry for help.

Listen to my prayer.

From a faraway land I call to you for help.

I feel so weak and helpless!

Carry me to a high rock

where no one can reach me.

You are my place of safety,

a strong tower that protects me from my enemies.

I want to live in your tent[a] forever.

I want to hide where you can protect me. Selah

God, you heard what I promised to give you,

but everything your worshipers have comes from you.

Give the king a long life.

Let him live forever!

Let him rule in your presence forever.

Protect him with your faithful love.

Then I will praise your name forever.

Every day I will do what I promised.

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 61:4 tent The place where God lives among his people. Here, it is the Temple in Jerusalem. See “Holy Tent” and “Temple” in the Word List.