Psalm 61 61 Psalms Book 2 unfoldingWord® Simplified Text You Have Heard My Vows 1 UST O God, I am calling to you for help. Please do what I ask. BSB BSB: For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.
2 UST I am far from home, and I feel sad, so I am calling out to you{ for help}. Please keep me safe, as if you had put me on top of a high rock. 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 UST You protect me. You are like a strong tower into which I can go so that my enemies cannot harm me. BSB BSB: For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.
4 UST I wish I could always be a guest in your home! Keep me as safe as a baby bird is under its mother’ s wings. Selah BSB BSB: Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah
5 UST God, you know that I have solemnly promised to offer sacrifices to acknowledge you, so please help me. You have given me the blessings that belong to people who honor you. BSB BSB: For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name.
6 UST Please allow me, the king of Israel, to live and rule for many years. Please allow my descendants to rule also. BSB BSB: Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations.
7 UST May I reign for a long time as you watch over me. You are faithful, and you keep your promises, so please protect me. BSB BSB: May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him.
8 UST If you do that, I will always sing songs to praise you, and each day I will offer the sacrifices that I promised to give you. BSB BSB: Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.
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