Psalms 61

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

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

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

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

8 Ref So will I make songs in praise of your name for ever, giving to God that which is right day by day.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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

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

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

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

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

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

8 Ref So do I praise Thy name for ever, When I pay my vows day by day!

World English Bible (WEB)

1 Ref > Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.

2 Ref 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 Ref For you have been a refuge for me, A strong tower from the enemy.

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

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

6 Ref You will prolong the king's life; His years shall be for generations.

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

8 Ref So I will sing praise to your name forever, That I may fulfill my vows daily.

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