Psalms 61:1-7 in English

¹ For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; Attend unto my prayer.

² From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

³ For thou hast been a refuge for me, A strong tower from the enemy.

⁴ I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah

⁵ For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: Thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

⁶ Thou wilt prolong the king’s life; His years shall be as many generations.

⁷ He shall abide before God for ever: Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

¹ For the end, a Psalm of David for Idithun.

² Shall not my soul be subjected to God? for of him is my salvation.

³ For he is my God and my Saviour; my helper, I shall not be moved very much.

⁴ How long will ye assault a man? ye are all slaughtering as with a bowed wall and a broken hedge.

⁵ They only took counsel to set at nought mine honour: I ran in thirst: with their mouth they blessed, but with their heart they cursed. Pause.

⁶ Nevertheless do thou, my soul, be subjected to God; for of him is my patient hope.

⁷ For he is my God and my Saviour; my helper, I shall not be moved.

¹ To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

² From 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.

³ For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

⁴ I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

⁵ For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

⁶ Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.

⁷ He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.

¹ To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

² From 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.

³ For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

⁴ I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

⁵ For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

⁶ Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.

⁷ He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.

¹ (62) For the end, a Psalm of David for Idithun. Shall not my soul be subjected to God? for of him is my salvation.

² For he is my God, and my savior; my helper, I shall not be moved very much.

³ How long will you° assault a man? you° are all slaughtering as with a bowed wall and a broken hedge.

⁴ They only took counsel to set at nothing my honor: I ran in thirst: with their mouth they blessed, but with their heart they cursed. Pause.

⁵ Nevertheless do you, my soul, be subjected to God; for of him is my patient hope.

⁶ For he is my God and my Saviour; my helper, I shall not be moved.

⁷ In God is my salvation and my glory: he is the God of my help, and my hope is in God.

¹ For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

² From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

³ For thou hast been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

⁴ I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah

⁵ For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

⁶ Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: his years shall be as many generations.

⁷ He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

¹ God, listen to me, and answer my prayer DOU!

² While I am discouraged and far from my home, I am calling out to you. Lead me to the place that is like a high rock MET on top of which I will be safe.

³ You have been my refuge; you have been like a strong tower MET in which I am safe from being attacked by my enemies.

⁴ Allow me to live close to your temple all during my life HYP! Allow me to be safe MET, like a little bird is safe under its mother's wings.

⁵ God, you heard me when I solemnly promised to give offerings to you; you have given to me the blessings that belong to those who have an awesome respect for you MTY.

⁶ I am the king of Israel; please allow me to live and rule for many years, and allow my descendants to rule also.

⁷ Allow us to rule forever while you observe us; watch over us while you faithfully love us and do for us what you promised.

¹ (62) For the end, a Psalm of David for Idithun. Shall not my soul be subjected to God? for of him is my salvation.

² For he is my God, and my saviour; my helper, I shall not be moved very much.

³ How long will you° assault a man? you° are all slaughtering as with a bowed wall and a broken hedge.

⁴ They only took counsel to set at nothing my honour: I ran in thirst: with their mouth they blessed, but with their heart they cursed. Pause.

⁵ Nevertheless do you, my soul, be subjected to God; for of him is my patient hope.

⁶ For he is my God and my Saviour; my helper, I shall not be moved.

⁷ In God is my salvation and my glory: he is the God of my help, and my hope is in God.

¹ For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David. Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.

² From the end of the earth, I will call to you when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

³ For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

⁴ I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah.

⁵ For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

⁶ You will prolong the king’s life. His years will be for generations.

⁷ He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

¹ For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David. Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.

² From the end of the earth, I will call to you when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

³ For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

⁴ I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah.

⁵ For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

⁶ You will prolong the king’s life. His years will be for generations.

⁷ He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

¹ For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David. Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.

² From the end of the earth, I will call to you when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

³ For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

⁴ I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah.

⁵ For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

⁶ You will prolong the king’s life. His years will be for generations.

⁷ He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

¹ To the chief music-maker. On a corded instrument. Of David. Let my cry come to you, O God; let your ears be open to my prayer.

² From the end of the earth will I send up my cry to you, when my heart is overcome: take me to the rock which is over-high for me.

³ For you have been my secret place, and my high tower from those who made war on me.

⁴ I will make your tent my resting-place for ever: I will keep myself under the cover of your wings. (Selah.)

⁵ For you, O God, have made answer to my prayers; you have given me the heritage of those who give honour to your name.

⁶ You will give the king long life; and make his years go on through the generations.

⁷ May the seat of his authority be before God for ever; may mercy and righteousness keep him safe.

¹ To the chief Musician. On a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David. Hear, O God, my cry; attend unto my prayer.

² From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: thou wilt lead me on to a rock which is too high for me.

³ For thou hast been a refuge for me, a strong tower from before the enemy.

⁴ I will sojourn in thy tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

⁵ For thou, O God, hast heard my vows; thou hast given me the inheritance of those that fear thy name.

⁶ Thou wilt add days to the days of the king: his years shall be as many generations.

⁷ He shall abide before God for ever: bestow loving-kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

¹ Unto the end, for Idithun, a psalm of David.

² Shall not my soul be subject to God? for from him is my salvation.

³ For he is my God and my saviour: he is my protector, I shall be moved no more.

⁴ How long do you rush in upon a man? you all kill, as if you were thrusting down a leaning wall, and a tottering fence.

⁵ But they have thought to cast away my price; I ran in thirst: they blessed with their mouth, but cursed with their heart.

⁶ But be thou, O my soul, subject to God: for from him is my patience.

⁷ For he is my God and my saviour: he is my helper, I shall not be moved.

¹ For the music director. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. God, please hear my cry for help; please listen to my prayer.

² From this distant place, far from home, I cry out to you as my courage fails. Take me to a rock high above me where I will be safe,

³ for you are my protection, a strong tower where my enemies cannot attack me.

⁴ Let me live with you forever; protect me under the shelter of your wings. Selah.

⁵ For you, God, have heard the promises I've made. You have given all those who love your character your special blessing.

⁶ Please give the king many extra years; may his reign last through generations.

⁷ May he always live in your presence; may your trustworthy love and faithfulness protect him.

¹ To him that excelleth on Neginoth. A Psalme of David. Heare my cry, O God: giue eare vnto my prayer.

² From the endes of the earth will I crye vnto thee: when mine heart is opprest, bring me vpon the rocke that is higher then I.

³ For thou hast bene mine hope, and a strong tower against the enemie.

⁴ I will dwell in thy Tabernacle for euer, and my trust shall be vnder the couering of thy wings. Selah.

⁵ For thou, O God, hast heard my desires: thou hast giuen an heritage vnto those that feare thy Name.

⁶ Thou shalt giue the King a long life: his yeeres shalbe as many ages.

⁷ Hee shall dwell before God for euer: prepare mercie and faithfulnes that they may preserue him.

¹ (61-1) For the Leader; with string-music. A Psalm of David. (61-2) Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

² (61-3) From the end of the earth will I call unto Thee, when my heart fainteth; lead me to a rock that is too high for me.

³ (61-4) For Thou hast been a refuge for me, a tower of strength in the face of the enemy.

⁴ (61-5) I will dwell in Thy Tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert of Thy wings. Selah

⁵ (61-6) For Thou, O God, hast heard my vows; Thou hast granted the heritage of those that fear Thy name.

⁶ (61-7) Mayest Thou add days unto the king's days! May his years be as many generations!

⁷ (61-8) May he be enthroned before God for ever! Appoint mercy and truth, that they may preserve him.

¹ To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; Attend unto my prayer.

² From 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.

³ For thou hast been a shelter for me, And a strong tower from the enemy.

⁴ I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

⁵ For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: Thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

⁶ Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: And his years as many generations.

⁷ He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.

¹ “To the chief musician upon Neginah, by David.” (61:2) Hear, O God, my entreaty; listen to my prayer.

² (61:3) From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is too high for me.

³ (61:4) For thou hast been a shelter unto me, a strong tower against the enemy.

⁴ (61:5) Let me sojourn in thy tent to all eternity; let me be sheltered under the covert of thy wings. Selah.

⁵ (61:6) For thou, O God, hast truly listened to my vows: thou hast given back the heritage of those that fear thy name.

⁶ (61:7) Oh, add days unto the king's days: may his years be as of many generations.

⁷ (61:8) May he abide for ever before God: ordain that kindness and truth may guard him.

¹ For the end, a Psalm of David for Jeduthun.

² Shall not my soul be subjected to God? For of him is my salvation.

³ For he is my God and my Savior; My helper, I shall not be moved very much.

⁴ How long will ye assault a man? Ye are all slaughtering As with a bowed wall and a broken hedge.

⁵ They only took counsel to set at nought mine honor: I ran in thirst: With their mouth they blessed, but with their heart they cursed. Pause.

⁶ Nevertheless do thou, my soul, be subjected to God; For of him is my patient hope.

⁷ For he is my God and my Savior; My helper, I shall not be moved.

¹ “For the leader of the music. To be sung upon stringed instruments. A psalm of David.” Hear my cry, O God! Attend to my prayer!

² From the extremity of the land I cry unto thee in deep sorrow of heart; Lead me to the rock that is high above me!

³ For thou art my refuge, My strong tower against the enemy.

⁴ I shall dwell in thy tabernacle for ever; I will seek refuge under the covert of thy wings.

⁵ For thou, O God! wilt hear my vows, And give me the inheritance of those who fear thy name.

⁶ O prolong the life of the king! May his years extend through many generations!

⁷ May he reign for ever before God! Grant that mercy and truth may preserve him!

¹ For the leader. On stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God, be attentive to my prayer.

² From the ends of the earth I call unto you, when my heart is faint: lead me to the rock that is high above me.

³ For you are a refuge to me, a strong tower in face of the foe.

⁴ O to be guest in your tent forever, hiding beneath your sheltering wings! Selah

⁵ For you, O God, do hear my vows, and grant the desires of those who fear you.

⁶ Add many days to the life of the king; may his years endure throughout all generations.

⁷ In the presence of God be he throned forever; may kindness and faithfulness watch over him.

¹ For the leader. On stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God, be attentive to my prayer.

² From the ends of the earth I call unto you, when my heart is faint: lead me to the rock that is high above me.

³ For you are a refuge to me, a strong tower in face of the foe.

⁴ O to be guest in your tent forever, hiding beneath your sheltering wings! Selah

⁵ For you, O God, do hear my vows, and grant the desires of those who fear you.

⁶ Add many days to the life of the king; may his years endure throughout all generations.

⁷ In the presence of God be he throned forever; may kindness and faithfulness watch over him.

¹ Sh'ma ·Hear obey· my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.

² From the end of the earth, I will call to you, when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

³ For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

⁴ I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah ·contemplation with musical interlude·.

⁵ For you, God, have sh'ma ·heard obeyed· my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

⁶ You will prolong the king’s life; his years shall be for generations.

⁷ He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your cheshed ·loving-kindness· and truth, that they may preserve him.

¹ For the chief musician; on a stringed instrument. A psalm of David. Hear my cry, God; attend to my prayer.

² From the ends of the earth will I call to you when my heart is faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

³ For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

⁴ Let me live in your tabernacle forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings. Selah

⁵ For you, God, have heard my vows, you have given me the inheritance of those who honor your name.

⁶ You will prolong the king's life; his years will be like many generations.

⁷ He will remain before God forever.

¹ For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David. Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.

² From the end of the earth, I will call to you when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

³ For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

⁴ I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah.

⁵ For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

⁶ You will prolong the king’s life. His years will be for generations.

⁷ He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

¹ For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David. Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.

² From the end of the earth, I will call to you when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

³ For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

⁴ I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah.

⁵ For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

⁶ You will prolong the king’s life. His years will be for generations.

⁷ He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

¹ To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.

² From the end of the earth will I cry to thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

³ For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

⁴ I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

⁵ For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

⁶ Thou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations.

⁷ He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.

¹ For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David. Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.

² From the end of the earth, I will call to you when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

³ For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

⁴ I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah.

⁵ For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

⁶ You will prolong the king’s life. His years will be for generations.

⁷ He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

¹ For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David. Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.

² From the end of the earth, I will call to you when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

³ For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

⁴ I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah.

⁵ For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

⁶ You will prolong the king’s life. His years will be for generations.

⁷ He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

¹ To victory, on organs, to David himself. God, hear thou my beseech-ing; give thou attention to my prayer.

² From the ends of the land I cried to thee; the while mine heart was anguished, thou enhancedest me in a stone. Thou leddest me forth,

³ for thou art made mine hope; a tower of strength from the face of the enemy.

⁴ I shall dwell in thy tabernacle into worlds; I shall be covered in the covering of thy wings.

⁵ For thou, my God, hast heard my prayer; thou hast given heritage to them that dread thy name.

⁶ Thou shalt add, either increase, days onto the days of the king; his years till into the day of generation and of generation.

⁷ He dwelleth without end in the sight of God; who shall seek the mercy and truth of him?

¹ To victory, on organs, to David himself. God, hear thou my beseeching; give thou attention to my prayer. (For the choirmaster, with stringed instruments, a song by David. God, hear thou my plea; give thou attention to my prayer.)

² From the ends of the land I cried to thee; the while mine heart was anguished, thou enhancedest me in a stone, (or and while my heart was anguished, thou liftedest me up on a rock). Thou leddest me forth,

³ for thou art made mine hope; a tower of strength from the face of the enemy. (for thou art made my hope; a tower of strength before my enemies.)

⁴ I shall dwell in thy tabernacle into worlds; I shall be covered in the covering of thy wings. (I shall live in thy Tent forever or I shall live in thy dwelling place forever; I shall be covered with the covering of thy wings.)

⁵ For thou, my God, hast heard my prayer; thou hast given heritage to them that dread thy name (or thou hast given me the inheritance of those who fear thy name or of those who revere thy name).

⁶ Thou shalt add, either increase, days onto the days of the king; his years till into the day of generation and of generation. (Thou shalt add days onto the days of the king; yea, year upon year for many generations.)

⁷ He dwelleth into without end in the sight of God; who shall seek the mercy and truth of him? (He shall live before God forever; may thy love, and thy faithfulness, preserve, and protect him.)

¹ To the Overseer, on stringed instruments. — By David. Hear, O God, my loud cry, attend to my prayer.

² From the end of the land unto Thee I call, In the feebleness of my heart, Into a rock higher than I Thou dost lead me.

³ For Thou hast been a refuge for me, A tower of strength because of the enemy.

⁴ I sojourn in Thy tent to the ages, I trust in the secret place of Thy wings. Selah.

⁵ For Thou, O God, hast hearkened to my vows, Thou hast appointed the inheritance Of those fearing Thy name.

⁶ Days to the days of the king Thou addest, His years as generation and generation.

⁷ He dwelleth to the age before God, Kindness and truth appoint — they keep him.