Psalm 61 61 Psalms Book 2 Revised Version You Have Heard My Vows 1 RV For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. BSB BSB: For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.
2 RV From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 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 RV For thou hast been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy. BSB BSB: For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.
4 RV I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah BSB BSB: Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah
5 RV For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy 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 RV Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: his years shall be as many generations. BSB BSB: Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations.
7 RV He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him. BSB BSB: May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him.
8 RV So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows. BSB BSB: Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.
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