Psalms 61

NEW AMERICAN BIBLE	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 For the leader; with stringed instruments. Of David.	1 For the leader; with stringed instruments. Of David.
2 Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer!	2 Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer!
3 From the brink of Sheol I call; my heart grows faint. Raise me up, set me on a rock,	3 From the brink of Sheol I call; my heart grows faint. Raise me up, set me on a rock,
4 for you are my refuge, a tower of strength against the foe.	4 for you are my refuge, a tower of strength against the foe.
5 Then I will ever dwell in your tent, take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah	5 Then I will ever dwell in your tent, take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah
6 O God, when you accept my vows and hear the plea of those who revere your name in prayer:	6 O God, when you accept my vows and hear the plea of those who revere your name in prayer:
7 "Add to the days of the king's life; may his years be many generations;	7 "Add to the days of the king's life; may his years be many generations;
8 May he reign before God forever; may your love and fidelity preserve him"--	8 May he reign before God forever; may your love and fidelity preserve him"--
9 Then I will sing your name forever, fulfill my vows day after day.	9 Then I will sing your name forever, fulfill my vows day after day.