Psalm chapter 61
English Standard Version
1To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; 2from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, 3for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy. 4Let me dwell in your tent forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings! Selah 5For you, O God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name. 6Prolong the life of the king; may his years endure to all generations! 7May he be enthroned forever before God; appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him! 8So will I ever sing praises to your name, as I perform my vows day after day.
New International Version
1For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. 2From 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.
3For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. 4I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.
New American Standard Bible
1Hear my cry, God; Give Your attention to my prayer. 2From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 3For You have been a refuge for me, A tower of strength against the enemy. 4Let me dwell in Your tent forever; Let me take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah 5For You have heard my vows, God; You have given me the inheritance of those who fear Your name. 6You will prolong the king’s life; His years will be like generations. 7He will sit enthroned before God forever; Appoint faithfulness and truth that they may watch over him. 8So I will sing praise to Your name forever, That I may pay my vows day by day.
Christian Standard Bible
1God, hear my cry; pay attention to my prayer. 2I call to you from the ends of the earth when my heart is without strength. Lead me to a rock that is high above me, 3for you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower in the face of the enemy.
4I will dwell in your tent forever and take refuge under the shelter of your wings. Selah 5God, you have heard my vows; you have given a heritage to those who fear your name. 6Add days to the king's life; may his years span many generations. 7May he sit enthroned before God forever. Appoint faithful love and truth to guard him. 8Then I will continually sing of your name, fulfilling my vows day by day.
New Living Translation
1For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by stringed instruments. O God, listen to my cry! Hear my prayer! 2From the ends of the earth, I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety, 3for you are my safe refuge, a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me.
5For you have heard my vows, O God. You have given me an inheritance reserved for those who fear your name. 6Add many years to the life of the king! May his years span the generations! 7May he reign under God's protection forever. May your unfailing love and faithfulness watch over him. 8Then I will sing praises to your name forever as I fulfill my vows each day.
King James Version
1{To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David.} Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. 2From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 3For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. 4I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
5For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name. 6Thou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations. 7He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him. 8So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.