New Living Translation

Psalms • Chapter 61

1 O God (Elohim), listen to my cry!<br>Hear my prayer!<br> 2 From the ends of the earth,<br>I cry to you for help<br>when my heart is overwhelmed.<br>Lead me to the towering rock of safety,<br> 3 for you are my safe refuge,<br>a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me.<br> 4 Let me live forever in your sanctuary,<br>safe beneath the shelter of your wings! <i>Interlude</i><br> 5 For you have heard my vows, O God (Elohim).<br>You have given me an inheritance reserved for those who fear your name.<br> 6 Add many years to the life of the king!<br>May his years span the generations!<br> 7 May he reign under God (Elohim)’s protection forever.<br>May your unfailing love and faithfulness watch over him.<br> 8 Then I will sing praises to your name forever<br>as I fulfill my vows each day.<br>