Psalms 61

₁Please listen, God,

and answer my prayer!

₂I feel hopeless,

and I cry out to you

from a faraway land.

Lead me to the mighty rock

high above me.

₃You are a strong tower,

where I am safe

from my enemies.

₄Let me live with you for ever

and find protection

under your wings, my God.

₅You heard my promises,

and you have blessed me,

just as you bless everyone

who worships you.

₆Let the king have a long

and healthy life.

₇May he always rule

with you, God, at his side;

may your love and loyalty

watch over him.

₈I will sing your praises

for ever and will always

keep my promises.