Psalms 61

KING JAMES BIBLE	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.	1 For the leader; with stringed instruments. Of David.
2 From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.	2 Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer!
3 For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.	3 From the brink of Sheol I call; my heart grows faint. Raise me up, set me on a rock,
4 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.	4 for you are my refuge, a tower of strength against the foe.
5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.	5 Then I will ever dwell in your tent, take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah
6 Thou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations.	6 O God, when you accept my vows and hear the plea of those who revere your name in prayer:
7 He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.	7 "Add to the days of the king's life; may his years be many generations;
8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.	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.