Psalm 61

A prayer for God to keep me safe

¹God, please hear me when I call to you for help.

Listen carefully to my prayer .

²I will call out to you from far away,

because I am sad and weak.

Lead me to a strong, safe rock

that is higher than I am.

³You are the safe place where I can hide.

You are like a strong tower

that keeps me safe against my enemies.

⁴I want to live in your house for ever.

I want you to keep me safe,

as birds protect their babies under their wings .

⁵You, God, have heard my promises to you.

You have blessed me,

as you bless all those people who serve you.

⁶Please give the king a long life.

Let him live to see many descendants .

⁷Let him rule for ever

with your authority.

Cause your faithful love and your truth to keep him safe.

⁸Then I will always praise your name.

Every day I will give you the offerings that I have promised.