Psalms 61

A Prayer for Protection

¹Hear my cry, O God;

listen to my prayer!

²In despair and far from home

I call to you!

Take me to a safe refuge,

³for you are my protector,

my strong defence against my enemies.

⁴Let me live in your sanctuary all my life;

let me find safety under your wings.

⁵You have heard my promises, O God,

and you have given me what belongs to those who honour you.

⁶Add many years to the king's life;

let him live on and on!

⁷May he rule for ever in your presence, O God;

protect him with your constant love and faithfulness.

⁸So I will always sing praises to you,

as I offer you daily what I have promised.