Chapter 61

For the leader; with instrumental music. Of David.

^{1 2}Hear my cry, O God, heed my prayer. ³From the end of the earth I call to You; when my heart is faint, You lead me to a rock that is high above me. ⁴For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy. ⁵O that I might dwell in Your tent forever, take refuge under Your protecting wings. Selah. ⁶O God, You have heard my vows; grant the request ^a Taking the noun yršt as an alternate form of ’ršt; cf. Ps. 21.3 . of those who fear Your name. ⁷Add days to the days of the king; may his years extend through generations; ⁸may he dwell in God's presence forever; appoint ^b Meaning of Heb. uncertain. steadfast love to guard him. ⁹So I will sing hymns to Your name forever, as I fulfill my vows day after day