61:1 To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer;
61:1 To the leader: with stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.

61:2 from the end of the earth I call to thee, when my heart is faint. Lead thou me to the rock that is higher than I;
61:2 From the end of the earth I call to you, when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I;

61:3 for thou art my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.
61:3 for you are my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.

61:4 Let me dwell in thy tent for ever! Oh to be safe under the shelter of thy wings! [Selah]
61:4 Let me abide in your tent forever, find refuge under the shelter of your wings. Selah

61:5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows, thou hast given me the heritage of those who fear thy name.
61:5 For you, O God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

61:6 Prolong the life of the king; may his years endure to all generations!
61:6 Prolong the life of the king; may his years endure to all generations!

61:7 May he be enthroned for ever before God; bid steadfast love and faithfulness watch over him!
61:7 May he be enthroned forever before God; appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!

61:8 So will I ever sing praises to thy name, as I pay my vows day after day.
61:8 So I will always sing praises to your name, as I pay my vows day after day.