Psalm 61 61 Psalms Book 2 unfoldingWord® Literal Text You Have Heard My Vows 1 ULT Hear my cry, God; listen{ to} my prayer. BSB BSB: For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.
2 ULT From the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock{ that} is higher than me. BSB BSB: From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
3 ULT For you are a refuge to me, a strong tower from the face of the enemy. BSB BSB: For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.
4 ULT Let me sojourn in your tent forever! I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah BSB BSB: Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah
5 ULT For you, God, have listened to my vows. You have given{ me} the inheritance of the fearers of your name. BSB BSB: For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name.
6 ULT Days upon days of the king, may you add{ to} his years, as generation and generation. BSB BSB: Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations.
7 ULT May he dwell forever to the face of God. Appoint covenant faithfulness and truth; may they preserve him. BSB BSB: May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him.
8 ULT Thus let me make music{ to} your name forever, that I may pay my vows day, day. BSB BSB: Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.
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