Psalms 61:4-6 in English

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.)

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.