Psalm 61

New Living Translation

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