61 For the musical director: a song by David to be accompanied by stringed instruments.

61 Hear my call for help, God.

≈Answer my prayer.

2 I call to you from the ends of the earth when I feel faint.

→Lead me to the rock of stability that’s high above me

3 because you’ve been a place of protection for me—

≈a tower that’s fortified from the enemy.

4 Let me live in your tent forever.

≈Let me find protection under the shelter of your wings. (Instrumental break.)

5 because you, God, have heard my promises.

You’ve given me the inheritance that’s given to those who honour you.

6 You’ll prolong the king’s life—

≈his years will be like generation upon generation.

7 May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever.

≈May loyal commitment and faithfulness preserve him.

8 I’ll sing praise to you forever

so that I can fulfil my promises every day.